James Comey, the former FBI director, is reportedly close to facing criminal charges expected to be filed in federal court in Virginia. This development follows the resignation of Erik Siebert, the acting U.S. attorney for that district, who reportedly opposed pursuing charges against Comey. Lindsey Halligan, an attorney with prior connections to Donald Trump, has been appointed as Siebert’s replacement.

The anticipated indictment against Comey is believed to include accusations of lying to Congress regarding a leak he allegedly authorized during his 2020 testimony related to the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The statute of limitations for this charge expires soon.

The situation has garnered significant attention due to Trump’s long-standing criticisms of Comey, whom he dismissed early in his presidency. On social media, Trump expressed his frustration over the absence of charges against Comey, labeling him “guilty as hell.”

In other political news, Trump is facing backlash for asserting that incidents during his United Nations address constituted “triple sabotage.” Additionally, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats are firmly opposed to Republican plans for a short-term spending bill, and Oklahoma’s education leader has announced an initiative to establish Turning Point USA chapters in high schools statewide.



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