1 Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted Again...This Time For His Seashell Picture
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for the second time by the Trump Justice Department, this time on charges related to a beach photo he posted on Instagram last May. The two-count indictment, filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina where Comey owns a beach house, alleges that a photo he took of seashells arranged in the shape of "86 47" amounted to a threat against President Trump. Comey deleted the post and said at the time that he never intended it as a threat and didn't realize the numbers had been given a violent interpretation. He reiterated his innocence after the indictment, saying he still believed in the independent judiciary and that the Trump administration's actions were "not who we are as a country." Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche did not offer direct evidence of intent at a press conference, saying only that there had been a "tremendous amount of investigation."
2 King Charles Addressed A Joint Session Of Congress Yesterday
King Charles III made history yesterday by becoming only the second British monarch to address a joint meeting of Congress, delivering a 35-minute speech that drew repeated bipartisan standing ovations. The address, part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, came at a tense moment for the U.S.-U.K. relationship, strained in part by disagreements over the ongoing Iran war. The king opened by acknowledging Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, saying "such acts of violence will never succeed" and calling on both nations to stay united in protecting democracy. He called the partnership between the two countries an "indispensable" one, praised NATO at a moment when the U.S. has been critical of the alliance, and called on America to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. Speaker Mike Johnson greeted the king at the Capitol and walked him through Statuary Hall to the chamber. Later last night, the king and Queen Camilla attended a formal white-tie state dinner at the White House hosted by President Trump and first lady Melania Trump, the first such event at the White House since President George W. Bush hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.
3 FCC Orders Disney To File For Early License Renewal After President Again Calls For Jimmy Kimmel To Be Fired
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Walt Disney Co. to file early license renewal applications for its ABC television stations, a move that comes one day after President Trump publicly called for the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The FCC says it is investigating ABC stations for possible violations of the Communications Act and its ban on unlawful discrimination, tied to an ongoing probe of Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that has been open since March 2025. Disney's ABC licenses were not scheduled for renewal until between 2028 and 2031. Disney said it is confident its stations have operated in full compliance and is prepared to show that through legal channels, and a First Amendment expert said the FCC does not have authority to pull broadcast licenses based on political viewpoints.