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Trump focused on another former FBI director

NY Times: US President said the Justice Dept could be investigating Christopher Wray.

'We got this': Governor pushes back on Portland deployment

New York Times: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said, 'Portland is doing just fine'.

How Trump’s central role in Comey case may undermine it

US President's actions and statements may become key to Comey's defence strategy.

Trump steps up pursuit of political enemies with Comey indictment

Trump has installed loyalists at the top of the US justice system, including Kash Patel.

A break-glass moment: Trump gets his retribution, shattering norms in the process

NY Times analysis: Comey charges thrust the Justice Dept into perilous new territory.

Comey case reflects Trump's relentless demand for retribution

NY Times: Trump has sought to turn the justice system against those who investigated him.

George Soros latest high-profile Justice Department target

New York Times: The memo suggests department leaders are following orders from Trump.

Winston Peters speaks after attending UN conference

Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks t omedia after attending UN conference regarding recognising Palestine as a state.

White House plans broad crackdown on liberal groups

New York Times: Top officials suggested the suspect was part of a co-ordinated movement.

Senate confirms Trump adviser to top Fed role

It is the first time in 90 years a White House official joins the Fed board.

Former Epstein prosecutor sues over firing

The lawsuit argues it was a political move with no rationale given.

Why America’s friends will never trust the US again

Opinion: Trump interacts with allies as if he were a mob boss shaking down a mark.

Brazil keeps telling Trump to get lost

NY Times analysis: Brazil has been defiant since Trump began trying to bully the country.

Explainer: Where Charlie Kirk stood on key political issues

New York Times: The influential activist shaped much of the hard-right youth movement.

Trump officials order $16.2m in contraceptives destroyed

New York Times: Several groups had offered to buy and distribute the products.

FBI director and deputy head to Utah amid manhunt in Kirk killing

Security expert says moving high-profile events inside is a logical safety step.