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Judge orders DOJ to turn over Comey grand jury files, citing prosecutor’s misconduct

A judge ordered Monday Ministry of Justice to turn over grand jury materials to former FBI Director James Comey, an unusual move the judge said was necessary because of the department’s “highly unusual” activity during secret grand jury proceedings.

Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick chastised the DOJ in the order for what he called gross mishandling of evidence presented to grand jurors and possible inaccuracies by the case’s lead prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan.

“The Court finds that the Government’s actions in this case – whether willful, reckless, or negligent – ​​raise genuine issues of misconduct, are inextricably linked to the Government’s presentation to the grand jury, and deserve to be fully explored by the defense,” Fitzpatrick wrote…LEARN MORE.

Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on his interactions with President Donald Trump and the Russia investigation June 8, 2017, in Washington, DC. (Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

White House

LONG SHOT: Traders bet Supreme Court won’t back Trump on tariffs, dimming rebate hopes

CHECKS AND BALANCES: Former judges criticize top Trump Justice Department official for declaring ‘war’ on courts

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, accompanied by President Donald Trump, speaks during a press conference on recent Supreme Court decisions in the Briefing Room of the White House, June 27, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

World stage

PLOT EXTINCT: China’s energy siege on Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns

A member of the People’s Liberation Army shows up as the Maritime Operations Group displays YJ-19 hypersonic anti-ship missiles during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. (Tingshu Wang/Reuters)

RISING RED DRAGON: China’s military reaches ‘war footing’ with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems

Capitol

“PUBLICITY STUN”: Shutdown message from ‘radical left’ sparks storm as Democrats push for federal investigation

Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, January 14, 2025. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“NO DISADVANTAGE”: The chaos caused by the closure revives the debate on the privatization of American air traffic control

Across America

PATRIOTIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Iconic DC landmark unveils its first Christmas tree as part of campaign to revive holiday spirit

The Kennedy Center has announced what officials say will be the first lighting of the cultural center’s Christmas tree on December 17, 2025. (Richard Perrin/AFP/Getty Images)

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