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The latest news and top stories on James Comey. A distinguished American lawyer, he served as the seventh Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2013 to 2017, overseeing investigations including Russian interference in the 2016 US elections. His extensive career includes roles as US Deputy Attorney General, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Assistant US Attorney. Comey also held senior positions in the private sector, including general counsel for Lockheed Martin and Bridgewater Associates. Known for his expertise in federal prosecution and national security, he has recently become an author of legal thrillers.

Todd Blanche has been sworn in as US attorney general. Photo: EPA

United States

Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight

Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, was sworn in after the Senate voted narrowly in favour of his confirmation on Saturday.

11 Aug 2026 - 5:49AM

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Trump foe Comey urges judge to toss ‘86 47’ seashell post case

28 Jul 2026 - 3:28PM

United States

Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of directing Justice Department to investigate him

16 Jun 2026 - 6:09AMvideocam

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Trump to raise Taiwan, Jimmy Lai case when he meets Xi in Beijing this week

US president claims Chinese leader will be more likely than himself to bring up Taiwan issue, while Lai may also be on the agenda.

12 May 2026 - 6:17AMvideocam

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Ex-FBI director Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post

The charges relate to a post by James Comey last year showing sea shells spelling out the numbers ‘86 47’.

29 Apr 2026 - 2:47PM

United States

Former US special counsel testifies to Trump’s ‘criminal’ election plot

Jack Smith testifies before a Republican-led House panel and asserts that Donald Trump ‘wilfully broke’ laws in a bid to keep power.

23 Jan 2026 - 1:39PM

United States

US Justice Department fails again to reindict Letitia James, in blow to Trump

A grand jury refused to resurrect the prosecution against the New York attorney general, after the original indictment was thrown out.

12 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM

New York Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks outside court in Norfolk, Virginia, in October. Photo: AP

United States

Trump ally ousted as New Jersey prosecutor by appeal court

The ruling calls into question the legitimacy of a number of cases and criminal charges approved during Habba’s challenged tenure.

2 Dec 2025 - 3:51AM

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This Thanksgiving, Trump pardons turkeys and roasts foes

The US president took aim at senior Democrats Schumer and Pelosi, predecessor Joe Biden and son Hunter, and Chicago’s J.B. Pritzker.

26 Nov 2025 - 11:01AM

United States

US judge tosses cases against Trump foes Comey and James

Federal judge rules Trump ally Lindsey Halligan, appointed to prosecute the pair, had ‘no legal authority’ to bring the indictments.

25 Nov 2025 - 4:47PM

A federal judge dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Photo: AFP

United States

US judge questions validity of indictment against FBI ex-chief Comey

Prosecutors admitted that the final version of the Trump critic’s indictment was never presented to the entire grand jury.

20 Nov 2025 - 5:10AM

James Comey, former FBI director, speaks in New York in May. Photo: TNS

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Judge rebukes Trump’s Justice Dept over ‘profound’ missteps in Comey case

In an extraordinary move, judge orders grand jury materials be turned over to former FBI chief James Comey’s defence lawyers.

18 Nov 2025 - 2:17PM

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Trump foe Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges

The New York attorney general says the US president is using the justice system as a ‘tool of revenge’.

25 Oct 2025 - 1:35AM

United States

Ex-FBI director Comey seeks dismissal of charges, citing Trump’s ‘spite’

James Comey’s filing claims ‘multiple glaring constitutional violations and an egregious abuse of power’ by the Trump administration.

21 Oct 2025 - 11:09AM

Former FBI director James Comey during his court arraignment in early October. Image: Dana Verkouteren via AP

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Ex-Trump aide turned foe Bolton pleads not guilty to classified secrets charges

The case against the former Trump aide centres on private diary entries with information classified as top secret.

17 Oct 2025 - 11:46PM

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at a US District Court in Maryland, to surrender and face an initial appearance on charges of mishandled classified information. Photo: Reuters

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Ex-Trump aide John Bolton charged amid crackdown on US president’s critics

The former national security adviser is the third foe of the US president to be hit with criminal charges in recent weeks.

17 Oct 2025 - 1:35PM

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Letitia James, NY attorney general and Trump foe, indicted for bank fraud

James had brought a civil fraud case against Trump, resulting in a US$454.2 million penalty that was later thrown out on appeal.

10 Oct 2025 - 5:57AM

United States

Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump

His lawyers say they plan to argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and should be dismissed.

9 Oct 2025 - 10:31AM

Former FBI director James Comey during his court arraignment on Wednesday. Image: Dana Verkouteren via AP

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Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor, governor as troops move in

US president accuses the Democratic leaders of failing to protect federal agents, escalating the political battle over military deployments in US cities.

9 Oct 2025 - 11:14AM

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‘I’m innocent’: ex-FBI head Comey criminally charged as Trump targets critics

The US president has regularly attacked Comey’s handling of the investigation into contacts between Russians and his 2016 campaign.

26 Sep 2025 - 2:11PMvideocam

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Ex-federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over firing

Lawyers for Comey, who was fired in July, say she was let go because her father is a long-time Trump adversary.

16 Sep 2025 - 9:29AM

Maurene Comey, former assistant US attorney. Photo: Reuters

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Charlie Kirk killing: Trump’s FBI chief faces scrutiny over manhunt blunder

By prematurely declaring the suspect was in custody, Patel further damaged his credibility, which was already undermined by the Epstein case.

14 Sep 2025 - 7:32AMvideocam

FBI Director Kash Patel attends a press conference in Orem, Itah, on Friday announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Photo: Reuters

United States

US House committee subpoenas Clintons in Epstein probe

The committee is also seeking sworn interviews with former attorneys general Merrick Garland and William Barr, and former FBI directors Comey and Mueller.

6 Aug 2025 - 1:23AM

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Trump accuses Obama of treason in 2016 Russia probe fury

Facing Epstein scrutiny, US president unleashes unproven allegations of a 2016 ‘coup’ against his predecessor.

23 Jul 2025 - 4:02PM

United States

Trump’s Justice Department fires ex-FBI chief’s daughter as federal prosecutor

Maurene Comey was a prosecutor in the cases of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell.

17 Jul 2025 - 11:12AM

Maurene Comey was a veteran lawyer in the Southern District of New York, long considered the most elite of the Justice Department’s prosecution offices. Photo: AP

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FBI probing ex-FBI and CIA chiefs over Trump-Russia investigation: report

Probes reportedly relate to investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.

9 Jul 2025 - 10:37AM

Former FBI director James Comey. File photo: AFP

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