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Nov 25, 2025 A judge has thrown out cases against Comey and James, citing an unlawfully appointed prosecutor. Meanwhile, Trump faces pressure from Xi on Taiwan, highlighting uncertainties in U.S. defense commitments. He’s also contemplating extending Obamacare subsidies to mitigate rising health care costs. In mental health news, a study suggests that a break from social media can significantly reduce anxiety and insomnia. On Broadway, 'The Queen of Versailles' is closing amidst widespread struggles, while AI is becoming a go-to tool for holiday shopping.
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Unlawful Interim Appointment Undermined Indictments
- A judge dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James because their indictments came from an unlawfully appointed interim U.S. attorney.
- The ruling warns that allowing repeated interim appointments would let presidents bypass Senate-confirmed U.S. attorneys and undermine the justice system.
Judge Warns Of Constitutional Shortcut
- The judge reasoned that unchecked interim appointments could let the government send private citizens into grand juries to secure indictments with backdated approval.
- That outcome would effectively eliminate the role of Senate confirmation for U.S. attorneys.
Prepare For An Appeal And Possible Supreme Court Fight
- The White House said the Justice Department will appeal the dismissals, potentially taking the matter to the Supreme Court.
- Expect legal teams to argue aggressively over whether the indictments can be refiled given statute-of-limitations timing.