🔗 Share this article One-time Federal Bureau of Investigation Chief Comey Set to Be Present in Federal Court Over False Statements Accusations Welcome and welcome our live updates of United States government affairs with one-time Federal Bureau of Investigation Chief Comey due to appear for his initial court hearing in a Department of Justice criminal case accusing him of lied to Congress five years ago. Court Proceedings and Projected Results The first court appearance is projected to be concise, per the Associated Press, but the moment is nevertheless loaded with historic weight since the case has amplified concerns that the Department of Justice is being employed politically in going after President Trump's political opponents. Comey is expected to enter a not guilty plea at the federal court building in Alexandria, Virginia, and attorneys will almost certainly seek to get the indictment dismissed before trial, potentially by asserting that the case amounts to a selective or retaliatory legal pursuit. Detailed Allegations and Court Contentions The dual-count legal accusation alleges that James Comey made a false statement to the Congressional committee on September 30, 2020, by claiming he didn't approved an assistant to function as an unnamed source to the journalists, and that he obstructed a government investigation. James Comey has claimed he did nothing wrong and has stated he was anticipating a legal proceedings. These charges withholds the identity of the person or specify what details may have been shared with the media. Administrative Background and Larger Implications Although formal accusations are normally just the start of a protracted judicial procedure, the DOJ has trumpeted the circumstance itself as a type of victory. Trump administration officials are anticipated to point to any criminal finding as evidence the case was appropriately based, but an not guilty verdict or even case dismissal may also be cited as additional evidence for their persistent claim that the judicial system is biased against them. Court Assignment and Governmental Reactions The judicial officer chosen by lottery to the case, Michael Nachmanoff, is a President Biden's administration appointee. Known for systematic approach and a cool temperament, the judicial officer and his history have already attracted the president's notice, with Trump criticizing him as a "President Biden selected Judge." Further Administrative Developments Donald Trump met with the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, and lightheartedly proposed him to accept "unification" of their both nations Donald Trump hinted that he might not follow a law mandating that federal employees on furlough will obtain retroactive payment after the budget impasse ends Congressional leader Mike Johnson said that his choice to stave off the official seating of congresswoman-elect Grijalva of AZ has "no relation" with the circumstance that she would be the two hundred eighteenth signature on the both parties discharge petition Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, visited the Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Oregon's Portland joined by conservative influencers Throughout the lengthy hearing, Bondi would not talk about numerous the administration's controversial decisions, despite persistent inquiries from the opposition party When challenged, she directly criticized a number of senators from the other party or cited the current federal closure to portray them as careless. Global Events Meanwhile in Egypt, a US delegation has joined the negotiations taking place between Hamas and Israel on Trump's Gaza plan with the newest information that held individuals registries have been exchanged.