‘It’s not about revenge,’ Trump claims as lawmakers raise alarm over ‘blatant abuse’ of justice department – key US politics stories from Friday 26 September

Former FBI director James Comey has said he is innocent, adding ‘let’s have a trial and keep the faith’. Key US politics stories from 25 September 2025 at a glance

The criminal case against Comey fulfils the president's desire to seek retribution and further raises concerns about abuse of power.