Politics

Comey Hit Again, This Time With an Indictment

James Comey is now facing a two-count federal indictment tied to a beach post that prosecutors say went too far. He says he is innocent, while the government says threats against the President are not a personality trait.

Washington’s Prayer Fight Is Back

Federal prayer is back in the spotlight, and the legal fight is older than the slogans. The Constitution bans an established church, but the history around government prayer is far messier than the usual activist talking points.

ActBlue Staff Take the Fifth

Five ActBlue employees refused to answer 146 House Judiciary questions as lawmakers probed foreign donation concerns, fraud controls, and a major legal staff shake-up.

Newsom’s Book Sales Look Suspicious

Campaign filings show Gavin Newsom's PAC spent more than $1.5 million buying copies of his memoir, raising new questions about how a bestseller can be built when the buyer is also the campaign.

Dispatch Audio Released After Fairfax Deaths

Police dispatch audio from the Fairfax home was released after reports said former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife died in a shooting. Court records cited in coverage also point to a recent custody ruling and earlier public allegations.

Fairfax Dispatch Audio Surfaces After Tragedy

Police dispatch audio was released after the deaths of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife. Court records and earlier allegations have also renewed attention on a long and painful public history.