Justice Department
DOJ officials dismiss James Comey arrest rumors ahead of arraignment
October 08, 2025 Reported by AI
Top Department of Justice officials have dismissed rumors of a staged media arrest for former FBI Director James Comey before his scheduled arraignment. FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described the reports as distractions during an interview in Chicago. Comey faces charges related to a false statement to Congress stemming from the Trump-Russia probe.
Attorney General Bondi clashes with Blumenthal in Senate hearing
October 08, 2025 Reported by AI
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on October 7, 2025, leading to a heated exchange with Senator Richard Blumenthal over ethics and past controversies. Bondi defended her integrity by referencing Blumenthal's 2010 military service scandal. The confrontation highlighted tensions around her Justice Department leadership.