Stories from United States

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed how intent would be proven in the James Comey case. Blanche stated that intent is proven using witnesses, documents, and the defendant himself where appropriate.

Journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick from the Atlantic claims she is receiving more sources that corroborate her reporting regarding the James Comey case. The charges relate to a social media post from last year featuring seashells arranged in the numbers 8647. The judge read the charges and rights but declined to set specific conditions for his release. He did not enter a plea and maintains his innocence. Comey's attorney appeared before a federal judge today. area on Wednesday. He was indicted in North Carolina on charges of making an online threat against President Trump's life. He shared a photo on Instagram of eggshells spelling 8640. The DOJ claims 86 is slang for eliminating and 47 refers to Trump as the 47th president. Comey denies knowing the image could be seen as a call to violence. He asserted his innocence and expressed continued belief in the independence of the federal judiciary.

Shares of Eric Trump's American Bitcoin have declined 92% from their peak following the company's public offering last fall. Investors have lost approximately $500 million in value.

Starting January 1st, most corn masa products sold in California must have folic acid added to them. Small cottage industry producers were granted exemptions to ensure continued options for consumers. The legislation follows debates regarding consumer awareness and nutritional fortification. Large-scale producers like Gruma utilize the dry masa process for tortilla production. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. criticized the mandate on X, calling it "insanity." Kennedy stated that California is "waging war against her children, targeting the poor and communities of color." The mandate does not apply to wet masa, according to a clarification from WAMU 88.5. Wet masa, which accounts for 48% of masa consumed in the country, is primarily used for snack foods like Fritos and is not included in this specific fortification scope.

A 20-page detention memo from the Department of Justice includes selfies allegedly taken by Cole Allen minutes before the White House correspondents' dinner shooting at the Washington Hilton. The memo states Allen allegedly carried multiple knives and firearms.

The failed electric vehicle startup Bollinger Motors must liquidate all assets following a court ruling.

The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision throwing out the congressional district map in Louisiana. The decision comes as Maryland has signed a state-level Voting Rights Act into law. The decision effectively removes a key component of the Voting Rights Act regarding district mapping. This ruling follows recent legislative action in Louisiana where Governor Westmore signed a state-level Voting Rights Act to protect minority voting rights. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell stated she hopes the ruling ends allegations of racial discrimination. Legislative leaders are currently analyzing the decision ahead of the state's primary elections occurring in two weeks. The legislature will eventually be required to make policy decisions regarding new maps.

Actress Shannon Elizabeth grossed $1.2 million during her first week on the OnlyFans platform. This amount exceeds the combined theatrical earnings of her most recognizable film roles.

WalletHub released a ranking of the best entry-level jobs for the year based on potential growth, availability, and on-the-job hazards. Hardware and software engineers and certified nursing assistants were ranked in the top five.

Amazon and Harp Entertainment, a production company owned by Oprah Winfrey, have reached an agreement for exclusive distribution rights. The deal covers The Oprah Podcast in both audio and video formats.