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Comey’s ‘8647’ Post Fuels Assassination Probe — Chaos Erupts

Former FBI Director James Comey's social media post displaying '8647' formed with seashells has sparked a federal investigation amid claims it was a call for President Trump's assassination. The controversy deepens political divisions and security concerns.

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24 Hours Trump blasts Comey over Instagram ‘assassination’ post + Russia Ukraine hold first direct peace talks in 3 years + NJ Transit strike halts train service affecting 350000 commuters + Trump’s Middle East tour yields $2T in investment pledges + FBI to move agents out of Hoover Building says Director Patel + Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case linked to Trump + Comey under Secret Service probe for ‘8647’ social media post + Man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years + Charter and Cox announce $34.5B cable merger deal + Consumer sentiment hits near-record low amid inflation fears + DHS plans to halt routine COVID shots for pregnant women and kids + Trump orders US to set new tariffs unilaterally for many countries + Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Gaza amid escalating conflict + Trump renews feud with Bruce Springsteen calling him ‘dried out prune’ + Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ stalls over House GOP divisions + James Comey deletes ‘threatening’ image after backlash + FBI Director Kash Patel announces bureau leaving DC HQ + Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial continues with Cassie’s damning testimony + Bird flu outbreak in Brazil sparks trade bans + Multiple tornadoes cause widespread damage across US states

Number $2 trillion - Investment pledges secured by President Trump during Middle East tour.

Quote "A child knows what that meant" — President Donald Trump on Comey’s '8647' social media post.

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TOPICS

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DHS To End Routine COVID Shots For Pregnant Women And Kids

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