Justice Department
DOJ officials dismiss James Comey arrest rumors ahead of arraignment
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
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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.
Louisiana man arrested for alleged role in October 7 Hamas attack
Federal authorities have arrested 33-year-old Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi in Louisiana for his alleged participation in the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and for entering the United States using a fraudulent visa. Al-Muhtadi, a member of a Gaza-based paramilitary group, is accused of arming fighters, coordinating the assault, and crossing into Israel near a site of a deadly massacre. The arrest underscores ongoing efforts to prosecute those involved in the attack that killed dozens, including American citizens.