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James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case
James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case, as they must demonstrate that he was singled out for prosecution for something others have done without being prosecuted. The prosecution […]
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History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director’s political agenda
History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director’s political agenda FBI Director Kash Patel’s tenure has raised concerns that he is implementing President Trump’s political agenda, leading to a politicization of the agency. Patel has installed loyalists at the DOJ and FBI who are dedicated to supporting Trump’s interests, including Dan […]
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Trump’s targeting of ‘enemies’ like James Comey echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover
Trump’s targeting of ‘enemies’ like James Comey echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover Donald Trump’s administration has launched a “Weaponization Working Group” to investigate perceived enemies, including former FBI Director James Comey, and has already indicted him on charges brought by a Trump loyalist […]
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The parallels between Kash Patel and William J. Burns, a scandal-mongering 1920s FBI director — an FBI historian explains
The parallels between Kash Patel and William J. Burns, a scandal-mongering 1920s FBI director — an FBI historian explains FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at his confirmation hearing on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images After winning the 2024 election, President Donald Trump said on Nov. 30 that his new FBI director would […]
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