James Comey, Presidency of Donald Trump
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Trump continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. He's called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to release "whatever she thinks is credible," while saying he doesn't understand the interest in the case, calling it "sordid" but "boring."
The Justice Department ousted Maurene Comey, the daughter of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director James Comey.
Trump, members of his administration and conservative influencers have long spread unsubstantiated claims surrounding Epstein.
President Trump took questions from reporters during a meeting in the Oval Office with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Mr. Trump said it's "highly unlikely" he would fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell after reports emerged he had asked GOP lawmakers if he should do it.
The White House on Thursday confirmed that what appears to be a recurring bruise on Trump’s hand is indeed the result of a medical condition. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters during her regular briefing that after a “thorough evaluation,