DOJ Races Clock to Charge Comey Before Trump Leaves

The U.S. Justice Department is fighting a court-imposed deadline that could block its ability to pursue a criminal case against James Comey, the former FBI director. This legal battle comes as officials face a critical, looming decision: whether to bring new charges against Comey before President Trump's term ends. The department must act quickly. A federal judge has set a Tuesday deadline for prosecutors to either charge Comey or drop the case. This deadline is a major roadblock for the administration. The potential charges relate to Comey's handling of memos about his conversations with President Trump. Comey's lawyers argue the case is politically motivated. If the Justice Department does not file charges by the deadline, its investigation into Comey will likely end.