James Comey reacts to Justice Department's second indictment against him
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2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Inspector General Access Act of 2025.
S3307 · 119th Congress
Inspector General Access Act of 2025
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This story is about House Republican comments on Comey's indictment and denials that Trump directed the prosecution. This bill would expand the Justice Department Inspector General's authority to investigate misconduct by treating certain allegations the same as other reviewable matters.
If passed, it would:
- Expands DOJ Inspector General investigatory authority • Removes an exception so more allegations fall under IG review.
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This story is about House Republican comments on Comey's indictment and denials that Trump directed the prosecution. This bill would make political pressure on the Justice Department to target a specific person a federal crime and require DOJ workers to report such requests to the Inspector General.
If passed, it would
- Creates a federal crime for selective political pressure on DOJ • Requires DOJ staff to report suspected political pressure within 45 days.
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