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Noem says DHS, Secret Service investigating Comey over alleged ‘assassination’ threat ​

by Sarah Fortinsky

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem accused former FBI Director James Comey of calling for President Trump’s “assassination,” saying federal law enforcement authorities are now investigating the “threat.”

“Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of @POTUS Trump,” Noem wrote on the social platform X on Thursday evening.

“DHS and Secret Service is investigating this threat and will respond appropriately,” she added.

Comey — a longtime foe of the president’s — posted a photo earlier Thursday on Instagram of seashells on a beach arranged to form the numbers “8647.” The post garnered significant blowback from much of Trump’s base, with many understanding the numbers to be a call for violence against the 47th president, Trump. Others suggested the “86” could be calling for the president to be impeached or removed from office.

Comey removed the photo Thursday evening and clarified in a new post that he did not intend to call for violence and didn’t realize his message would be interpreted that way.

“I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message,” Comey wrote on Instagram. ...

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Supreme Court appears skeptical of allowing Trump to implement birthright citizenship plan

The court is considering whether to allow the proposal to go into effect at least in some parts of the country while litigation continues in lower courts.
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Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

As the Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans, hundreds of thousands of older Americans with decades-old debts are now at risk of having their Social Security checks garnished.
apnews.com

Israel kills 143 Palestinians in one day as Gaza death toll exceeds 53,000

Israel continues attacks on healthcare in Gaza, striking the European Hospital and putting it out of service.
www.aljazeera.com

Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans 1,116 pages. Here's what's inside it

Republicans continue to make progress on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security, though considerable divisions remain as Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to bridge the differences in his conference.
apnews.com

Senate Republicans put House on notice: We won't accept your Trump agenda bill without changes

GOP senators have raised concerns about the deficit impact of the emerging package, as well as the cuts to Medicaid and clean energy funding.
www.nbcnews.com

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy sends delegation for Russia talks after Putin no-show

Volodymyr Zelenskyy sends team led by defence minister for talks with Russian delegation in Turkiye’s Istanbul.
www.aljazeera.com

Supreme Court takes on birthright citizenship: Justices seemingly split on lower court powers

Supreme Court Justices are weighing three challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship order – a case that could quickly reshape how lower courts handle similar disputes.
www.foxnews.com

The courts where nationwide injunctions are originating

CBS News examined federal court data on challenges against the Biden and Trump administrations and found patterns in where the cases were brought.
www.cbsnews.com

US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine talks

The US secretary of state says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey.
www.bbc.com

'The president's id:' How Stephen Miller is driving Trump's agenda: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson tries to thread the needle with blue-state Republicans and hard-right conservatives.
www.nbcnews.com

UN rejects US-backed Gaza aid plan, citing lack of neutrality

UN stresses adherence to principles of neutrality and independence in delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com

California Gov. Gavin Newsom tries to rebrand himself ahead of a potential presidential run

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a term-limited Democrat with national ambitions. He's been trying to appeal to the political center as he contemplates his next career move.
apnews.com

US military would be unleashed on enemy drones on the homeland if bipartisan bill passes

New legislation seeks to expand drone defense capabilities at U.S. military bases, following unauthorized drone activity over Langley Air Force Base in 2023.
www.foxnews.com

Trump says the US and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal

President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have “sort of” agreed to terms on a nuclear deal.
apnews.com

Under a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes

Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge.
apnews.com

Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova to be transferred to Massachusetts

The government has charged Petrova with smuggling lab research into the U.S., a charge that carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years and $250k.
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House Republicans have moved closer to passing President Donald Trump's spending package, which could include a bigger child tax credit.

The House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees taxes, passed its portion of the legislation on Wednesday. While the tax plan could see a full House vote as early as next week, changes could still happen in the Senate.

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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests

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Gabbard says Comey should be 'put behind bars' after picture allegedly 'issuing a call to assassinate' Trump

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said ex-FBI Director James Comey should be "put behind bars" for a post he made on Instagram on Thursday allegedly "issuing a call to assassinate [President Donald Trump.]"

Earlier on Thursday, Comey shared a picture on Instagram with seashells formed in the numbers "86 47." To some, the number "86" is a call sign for murdering or getting rid of someone or something and "47" is typically used to refer to the 47th President of the United States.

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Undocumented immigrant faces $1.82 million fine for failing to leave U.S.

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James Comey under investigation for posting "86 47" on Instagram, Noem says

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Former FBI Director James Comey has provoked an outcry from the Trump administration after he briefly posted a photo to Instagram that federal officials alleged was a call for violence against President Trump — a claim Comey pushed back on.

The image shared by Comey — a longtime Trump foe — showed seashells in sand arranged to form the numbers "86 47," according to screenshots shared by Trump administration officials.

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LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectators

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Ex-FBI boss investigated for seashell photo seen as threat to Trump

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Republicans allege James Comey's now-deleted "8647" Instagram message was a call to assassinate Donald Trump.
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The courts where nationwide injunctions are originating

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Increasingly, when lawyers take divisive political issues to court, they seek out federal jurisdictions where they hope to find judges sympathetic to their worldview. This phenomenon, known as venue shopping, has been employed by both sides of the political aisle, according to a new CBS News analysis of federal court data for cases seeking nationwide impact.

The analysis suggests that conservatives suing the Biden administration frequently tried to have their cases heard in tiny federal courts in Texas. The lawsuits often landed in courts with just...
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Trump's decision to lift Syria sanctions took Treasury staff by surprise

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