Politics● ElevatedOct 26 · Oct 26, 2026, 9:52 PM
James Comey faces two new federal charges
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NBC News · North America
Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged by federal prosecutors with transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit national defense information. NBC News’ Ryan Reilly explains the charges.
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