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Comey Under Fire: Fired FBI Chief Calls For Trump Assassination — Probe Launched

Former FBI Director James Comey is under federal investigation after posting a cryptic photo perceived as a call for President Trump's assassination. The Secret Service and DHS are reviewing the incident amid sharp backlash from Trump and allies.

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24 Hours Comey investigated over cryptic '8647' post + Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner swap after direct talks + Trump's 'big beautiful bill' fails in House committee + New Jersey Transit strike disrupts 350K commuters + Boeing to avoid prosecution in 737 Max cases + Trump returns from Mideast deals totaling $2 trillion + FBI to leave longtime Hoover Building HQ + Diddy trial continues with explosive Cassie testimony + Trump blasts Comey as 'dirty cop' over Instagram post + Novo Nordisk CEO to step down amid market pressures + Charter and Cox agree to $34.5B cable merger + James Comey deletes post after backlash + Israeli strikes kill 93 in Gaza as Trump tours Middle East + Trump threatens Supreme Court over birthright citizenship case + DHS denies reality TV show for immigrants + US consumer sentiment hits near-record low + Kidnapping and torture hit French crypto entrepreneurs + Judge orders halt to Trump public health funding cuts + Man sentenced to 25 years for stabbing Salman Rushdie + Netflix dramatizes WWII Black female heroes' story

Number $34.5 billion - Value of Charter and Cox Communications merger creating a U.S. cable giant.

Quote "We're taking threats to Trump seriously—Secret Service Director Curran is leading the investigation" — Tulsi Gabbard

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TOPICS

Comey Faces Investigation Over Cryptic '8647' Post

Secret Service Eyes Comey After Trump Assassination Post

DHS Says Comey Called For Trump's Death—Probe Underway

James Comey under federal scrutiny for a controversial social media post implying violence against President Trump, with investigations by the Secret Service and Homeland Security.

Russia-Ukraine Agree To Massive POW Swap

First Direct Ukraine-Russia Talks End With Prisoner Swap

Russia, Ukraine Meet For First Talks Since 2022

Russia and Ukraine engage in their first direct talks in over three years, agreeing to the largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began but failing to reach a peace deal.

Trump’s Big Bill Fails In House Budget Committee

House Committee Rejects Trump’s Legislative Agenda

Fiscal Hawks Sink Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' Vote

President Trump’s ambitious domestic agenda faces a major setback as his signature budget reconciliation bill fails to pass through a key House committee due to GOP infighting.

NJ Transit Strike Disrupts 350,000 Commuters

Train Engineers Strike Shuts Down NJ Transit

NJ Transit Rail Service Halted Amid Strike

Massive New Jersey Transit strike by train engineers halts service, impacting hundreds of thousands of commuters and worsening transportation woes in the region.

Boeing Nears Deal To Avoid Prosecution Over 737 Max

Justice Dept Set To Drop Boeing 737 Max Criminal Case

Families Decry Boeing’s Dodge Of Criminal Charges

Boeing edges closer to avoiding criminal prosecution related to 737 MAX crashes after reaching tentative non-prosecution agreements with the Justice Department, prompting outrage from victims' families.

Trump Returns With $2 Trillion In Middle East Deals

Trump Wraps Mideast Visit Amid Global Business Pacts

Trump’s Gulf Tour Nets Massive Investment Promises

President Donald Trump concludes Middle East tour having secured over $2 trillion in investment commitments and business deals, while facing criticism at home and rising tensions abroad.

FBI To Leave Hoover Building, Moves 1,500 Agents

Kash Patel Reveals FBI Leaving D.C. HQ

FBI Director Announces HQ Closure & Agent Relocation

FBI Director Kash Patel announces bureau's move out of its historic J. Edgar Hoover Building, relocating 1,500 agents to new locations as part of significant structural changes.

Cassie Testifies Again In Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial

Bombshell Cassie Testimony Rocks Diddy Trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Trial Continues With Cassie Testimony

Explosive testimony unfolds in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' sex trafficking trial as former girlfriend Cassie Ventura provides detailed accounts, facing tough cross-examination by defense attorneys.

Trump Slams Comey As ‘Dirty Cop’ Over ‘86 47’ Post

President Attacks Comey After Threat Post Sparks Outrage

Trump Rages Over Comey’s ‘Assassination’ Instagram Post

President Trump sharply criticizes former FBI Director James Comey after a social media post is perceived as a call for assassination, escalating tensions between the two.

Novo Nordisk CEO To Step Down Amid Market Pressure

Wegovy Maker’s CEO Exits After Stock Slide

Novo Nordisk CEO Resigns Over Competition Surge

Novo Nordisk’s CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, announced his departure amid fierce competition in the weight-loss drug market and recent declines in the company’s stock price.

Charter, Cox To Merge In $34.5 Billion Deal

Cable Giants Charter And Cox Announce Deal

Blockbuster $34.5B Charter-Cox Cable Merger

Charter Communications and Cox Communications announce a major cable industry merger valued at $34.5 billion, set to create one of the largest U.S. providers.

Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 93 In Gaza

Heavy Palestinian Death Toll Reported In Gaza

Israel Ramp Up Gaza Bombardment As Civilian Deaths Rise

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza intensify, resulting in heavy civilian casualties amid ongoing conflict and as Trump concludes his Middle East visit.

Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

5 Key Takeaways From SCOTUS Birthright Hearing

Nationwide Injunctions Face Supreme Court Scrutiny

Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship and the use of nationwide injunctions, spotlighting a pivotal legal battle with broad constitutional implications.

DHS Denies Noem Reality Show Claims

Noem Rejects Migrant Competition TV Show Report

Reality Show For Migrants Denied By DHS

DHS denies reports that Secretary Kristi Noem is promoting a reality TV show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship, amid controversy over immigration enforcement strategies.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits Near 3-Year Low

Americans Worry Inflation Will Rise Amid Tariffs

Consumer Confidence Slides On Trade War Fears

U.S. consumer sentiment falls to near 3-year lows amid rising inflation fears due to trade tensions and tariff-related costs impacting American households and businesses.

Rushdie Attacker Gets Maximum 25-Year Sentence

Man Sentenced For 2022 Salman Rushdie Stabbing

Salman Rushdie Stabber Sentenced To 25 Years

Man convicted for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022 is sentenced to 25 years in prison for the brutal attack that left the novelist partially blind.

FCC Approves Verizon’s $20B Frontier Deal

Verizon Merger With Frontier Wins FCC Green Light

Verizon’s $20B Acquisition Clears Regulatory Hurdles

The Federal Communications Commission grants approval for Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, marking a major telecom consolidation move.

DHS Seeks 20,000 National Guard For Immigration Push

Trump Deploys National Guard To Bolster Border Patrol

The Department of Homeland Security requests deployment of 20,000 National Guard troops to bolster immigration enforcement across the U.S., signaling a major escalation in border security.

Jeanine Pirro Takes Over As Interim D.C. U.S. Attorney

Pirro Sworn In As D.C. U.S. Attorney Amid Controversy

Former U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C., known for her tough stance on crime and high-profile legal cases.

Comey Under Fire For Instagram 'Threat' Post

Secret Service Investigates Comey Over Post

Comey Deletes '8647' After Viral Backlash

James Comey’s social media post featuring shells arranged ‘8647’ prompts widespread backlashes, legal probes, and sharp criticism from President Trump and allies.

Singer Chris Brown Held Over Alleged 2023 Attack

UK singer Chris Brown held in custody over alleged assault in a 2023 nightclub incident, pending a June court date as legal proceedings continue.

Microsoft Finds No Evidence Tech Used To Harm Gaza Civilians

Microsoft Denies Israel Military Use Of Tech In Gaza

Microsoft denies involvement in Israeli military actions in Gaza after protests from employees; CEO claims no evidence its AI or cloud services have been misused.

Autism Research Funding Slashed Under Trump

RFK Jr Denies Vaccines Are Safe, Sparks Outrage

The Atlantic and other outlets report President Trump’s administration cuts critical autism research funding while RFK Jr. pushes anti-vaccine rhetoric, causing health officials’ alarm.

Stock Market Rises Despite Weak Consumer Sentiment

US Futures Rise, S&P Nears Historic Highs

Markets Grind Higher As Inflation Worries Mount

US consumer and economic data show ongoing inflation concerns and hesitancy in markets amid trade tensions; Dow and Nasdaq climb despite downbeat sentiment.

11 Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail In Major Manhunt

Armed Inmates On The Run After New Orleans Jail Break

New Orleans Jail On Lockdown Following Mass Escape

Notorious prison escapes and inmate manhunts unfold as multiple inmates escape from New Orleans jail facilities, with authorities on high alert and lockdowns in place.

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