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Trump pressures DOJ as Comey indictment shakes Washington

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding, marking the first prosecution of a senior official involved in the 2016 Russian interference investigation. The indictment, signed by recently appointed U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, comes amid President Trump's urging for legal action against political opponents and is criticized by Democrats as an attack on the rule of law. Comey, asserting his innocence, anticipates a trial, while Republicans support the charges as overdue accountability. The indictment was expedited due to an impending statute of limitations deadline, with Comey's arraignment scheduled for October 9.