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Ex-FBI Officials Charged Over Laptop Lies

Two former FBI officials were charged Friday with making false statements to Congress about the Hunter Biden laptop probe.

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New Republic and CNBC emphasized Politically Timed Prosecution; Fox News Politics and Washington Examiner emphasized Accountability for FBI Deception.

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▸Floris's attorney condemned the charges as 'nonsense,' filed on politicians' say-so, not facts. — New Republic
▸Attorneys for one ex-FBI official slammed the Trump administration for the timing of the charges. — CNBC

RIGHT FOCUS

▸U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said senior FBI agents lying to Congress believe they are above the law. — Fox News Politics
▸FBI Director Kash Patel said documentary evidence and witness accounts contradict the officials' 2023 congressional testimony. — Washington Examiner
▸The charges stem from a DOJ investigation into the since-dissolved Foreign Influence Task Force. — Washington Examiner

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Today

POLITICSSPLIT VIEWS

Fifth Circuit ICE Detention Ruling

The full Fifth Circuit ruled 10-7 that ICE detainees have no right to bond hearings.

Left: A due process loss for detained immigrants

Right: A major win for Trump's deportation push

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Yesterday

POLITICSSHARED FOCUS

Sen. Lucas Federal Indictment

Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas indicted on federal racketeering, marijuana trafficking, and money laundering charges.

Left: A powerful Democrat faces federal corruption charges.

Right: highlights gerrymandering past, $5M alleged gains.

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10/20/26

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SCOTUS Takes Montgomery County Magnet School Case

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a challenge to Montgomery County, Maryland's magnet school admissions policy.

Left: Court may strike policies limiting Asian students.

Right: Justices take up race-based admissions discrimination.

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10/21/26

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Judge Reyes Withdraws DOJ Attorney Order

Judge Ana Reyes withdrew her demand that DOJ attorneys be named in a refiled brief after a tense Monday hearing.

Left: A federal judge clashed with DOJ in a tense standoff.

Right: Biden-appointed judge backed off after DOJ pushback.