Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan has added Nathaniel Lemons and Gabriel Diaz from the US Attorney's office in North Carolina to prosecute the Comey case, ahead of tomorrow's arraignment, according to reports on X. This development comes as an estimated 500 hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics face closure or are at risk due to a Republican bill that has reduced healthcare funding, as stated by ProtectOurCare. Lemons and Diaz filed notices of appearance on behalf of the United States for the Comey case, a development that follows reports of Halligan being unable to secure prosecutors from the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) for the matter. Separately, a new poll on California Proposition 50 indicates that 50% of likely voters support the measure, with 37% opposing it, though nearly half of all California voters remain undecided or are soft supporters, according to the Cook Political Report and Truedot.ai. Previous reports from October 7th highlighted President Donald Trump's remarks on back pay for furloughed federal workers and his commitment to a Gaza ceasefire. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced criticism during a Senate hearing, and discussions continued regarding the ongoing government shutdown. The F/A-XX Navy fighter program also saw progress, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approving contractor selection.
