CNN 5 Things Comey & James' Cases, Pentagon Probes a Senator, Semaglutide Trial and more
Nov 24, 2025
A judge has dismissed controversial federal cases against a former FBI director and New York's Attorney General. Tensions flare as Ukraine and Russia react to Trump's latest peace proposal. The Pentagon is contemplating a court martial for a Democratic senator over questionable remarks in a video. In court, an NBA coach pleads not guilty in an alleged gambling scheme. Plus, new findings highlight the limitations of popular weight loss drugs in a significant clinical trial.
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Charges Dropped Over Invalid Appointment
- A federal judge dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James after finding the interim US attorney's appointment invalid.
- Erin Mathewson frames the prosecutions as politically driven following appointments by President Trump.
Comey And James Respond To Dismissals
- James said she's heartened by the victory and remains fearless against baseless charges.
- Comey called the prosecution "based on malevolence and incompetence" in an Instagram video.
Mixed Reactions To Trump's Peace Proposal
- Trump says he made progress on a Ukraine peace proposal that some NATO leaders and Zelenskyy endorse.
- Jim Sciutto warns the situation remains fluid as Russia objects to parts of the plan.