Trump's Cases Against Foes Dismissed, Controversy Ensues

A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. The prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was handpicked by President Donald Trump to bring the charges against his political adversaries. Judge Cameron Currie determined that Halligan's appointment violated the statute governing interim US attorneys, and therefore, all actions taken by her, including securing and signing the indictments, were unlawful. The cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the justice department could potentially refile the case at a later date. The White House has announced plans to appeal the decision.

Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb criticized Trump's plan to appeal a federal judge's dismissal of DOJ cases against Trump's political enemies, James Comey and Letitia James. Cobb stated that 'these people make stuff up' in response to the appeal over a 'technical' ruling. The dismissal was due to the installation of Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney. Cobb discussed this with CNN's Erin Burnett.

The article criticizes right-wing commentator Candace Owens for claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron is plotting to assassinate her. The author argues that Owens' paranoid delusions are a result of the digital media landscape that rewards sensational and scandalous content, and that her claims are not only absurd but also damaging to the online discourse. The article highlights Owens' history of spreading conspiracy theories and her growing popularity despite her increasingly erratic behavior.

The article provides updates on various news stories related to the Trump administration, including the dismissal of criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James, the Pentagon's investigation into Democratic senator Mark Kelly, and Turning Point USA's plans to support JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election. Other key developments include Trump's executive order to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, the US and Ukrainian diplomats' discussions on a peace plan for Ukraine, and the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar. The article also touches on the human impact of the cuts to USAID's life-saving foreign aid projects.