Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia have presented a memo recommending against bringing charges against former FBI Director James Comey, citing insufficient evidence to establish probable cause that a crime was committed, according to sources familiar with the matter. The memo, presented to newly sworn US Attorney Lindsey Halligan, reportedly details why a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt would be difficult to secure. EDVA declined to comment on the report, which was first detailed by ABC News. Meanwhile, U.S. Marines are conducting amphibious training in the Caribbean as part of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) directed operations and in support of Presidential priorities, according to a SOUTHCOM social media post. This training occurs as Todd Lyons, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stated on Wednesday that assaults on ICE agents have increased by over 1,000%, according to Newsmax. In political news, House Minority Leader Jeffries criticized the Republican party for recessing ahead of a potential government shutdown, calling their actions "irresponsible." Separately, regarding former President Trump, golfer Bryson DeChambeau praised him for "saving" the Ryder Cup, as shared by a White House social media account. Additionally, Representative Gregory Meeks expressed condolences for the tragic loss of a young life in Queens, New York, according to his official social media. Governor DeSantis commented that President Trump "wielded executive power to muzzle people and so I think he thinks that he just has ultimate power to do this." In a separate development, Senator Schatz suggested Democrats should focus on the cost of living rather than "planetary emergency talk," according to a New York Times report shared on social media. An unnamed source stated that "he's not losing."
