Comey and James Challenge Appointment of Trump Loyalist Overseeing Their Prosecutions

The outcome could have serious consequences for the cases against two of President Trump’s opponents, James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, and Letitia James, the New York attorney general.

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James Comey’s Lawyers Move to Dismiss Case Brought by Trump’s Justice Dept.

Motions by lawyers for the former F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, sought to dismiss the case in a two-front assault.

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James Indictment Mirrors Her Civil Case Against Trump in Miniature

The president and New York’s attorney general accused each other of real estate fraud. But the sum involved in her case is $18,933, while millions were at stake in his.

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Brief Comey Indictment Prompts Questions and Criticism

The two-page indictment of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, offered little indication of the evidence that would be presented at a trial. Some legal experts called it flimsy and dangerous.

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With Comey Indictment, Trump Gets Retribution but Shatters Norms

A prosecutor’s drive to indict James Comey trampled over the Justice Department’s long tradition of keeping a distance from politics and the White House, and raised the prospect of more arbitrary charges.

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Judge T.S. Ellis III, 85, Dies; Stirred Outcry Over Manafort Sentence

He imposed a 47-month prison term on Mr. Trump’s former campaign chairman, who was convicted of fraud. Sentencing guidelines recommended up to 24 years.

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Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent

In a public letter, employees of the National Science Foundation accused the administration of politicizing the agency and impeding scientific innovation.

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Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

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Housing Department to Move Headquarters, Booting National Science Foundation

The plan to depart Washington and take over the science agency building in Virginia raised questions about where N.S.F. employees would go.

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