The Justice Department is seeking to charge James Comey over an alleged 2016 leak. His lawyers say two earlier investigations ended without charges and argue the new filing is invalid.
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The FTC and 20 states allege Dollar General overcharged shoppers for years by ringing up prices higher than those displayed on shelves and in ads. The retailer has previously said it is committed to accurate pricing.
The Ninth Circuit rejected a Justice Department appeal seeking to set aside mail ballots from California voters alleged to be noncitizens. The court said the department appealed before a district judge had adequate time to consider its request.
Trump says reports of voter fraud in past elections or the 2026 midterms could earn $1 million if they lead to an arrest and conviction. He has not identified a funding source for the offer.
Prosecutors have filed a new charging document against James Comey over an alleged 2016 disclosure of national defense information. Comey denies wrongdoing, and his lawyers argue the charges are time-barred.
Trump’s attacks on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, including a reference to September 11, drew accusations of Islamophobia. El-Sayed rejected the allegations and said they distracted from voters’ concerns.
Dictionary.com chose “maxxing” as its 2026 Word of the Year after tracking its spread across online searches, social media and news. The term describes efforts to optimize everything from appearance and fitness to sleep and work.
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV is medically cleared for a Nov. 6-17 tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru after surgery to remove a cancerous part of his right lung. His previously announced itinerary remains in place.