NEW: An internal complaint within Fannie Mae was recently filed by an exec vs. company leadership for how they accessed Sen. Adam Schiff's mortgage records to provide the docs to Trump official Bill Pulte Development amid similar DOJ probe. w/ @sgurman https://t.co/EZat7O1kZc

The Comey prosecution hit a new and surprising skid Wednesday as the Justice Department acknowledged that a full grand jury never reviewed the final indictment of the former FBI director, a concession that could further jeopardize the case. W @cryanbarber:

The Epstein Files Transparency Act passed in Congress nearly unanimously. Should Trump sign it into law, the Justice Dept has to make documents available within 30 days. They also have to give reasons for any redactions. Here's what to know. W/@sgurman https://t.co/z7RpcbmA68

Here is an early look at the front page of today's Wall Street Journal https://t.co/XTKXgzPJGY

Tipping off suspects with social-media posts, a trip to Boondoggle Ranch on the FBI's private jet, and all the other ways Kash Patel frustrates his bosses.

New WSJ reporting: After flying an FBI jet to see his girlfriend sing at a wrestling match, then taking her home to Nashville, FBI director Kash Patel took the jet to a Texas hunting resort called the Boondoggle Ranch.

NEW TONIGHT: Kash Patel’s ‘Effin Wild’ Ride as FBI Director https://t.co/3tsYLYTaIv @sgurman @aviswanatha @jdawsey1 @jackgillum

The 50-Year-Old Ruling That Could Matter for the Tariffs Case https://t.co/60tlaE3mxo Follow Our Live Team Coverage:

SCOOP: Trump admin fired about a dozen officials who worked at Fannie Mae's ethics + internal investigations, removing some key guardrails overseeing mortgage giant Comes as some FNMA officials under scrutiny by ethics reps story w/ @sgurman @cryanbarber https://t.co/wmMjSgOGKw

Shadow Killer weaves terror, art heists, and existential dread. A charismatic killer distorts reality, forcing Alexander and Alexia to face the arcane.

Take an early look at the front page of today's Wall Street Journal https://t.co/lhRyozPGaE

The Justice Department on Thursday secured an indictment against John Bolton after an investigation into his handling of classified information ⁦@sgurman⁩ ⁦@cryanbarber⁩

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is preparing sweeping changes at the IRS that would allow the agency to pursue criminal inquiries of left-leaning groups more easily https://t.co/BPlJXx8Z8Q @schwartzbWSJ @RichardRubinDC @joel_schectman @WSJ

Must-read from @TBowmanNPR. It’s important everyone understands that this document is not about press’ ability to “roam the halls.” It equates asking for information—the press’ literal job—with criminal activity. The new rules even stipulate that sharing our contact information

“I’ve got no problem with gruel.” Under orders from Trump, officials seek to make the life sentences of 37 convicted killers more like a living hell. The men were spared the death penalty by Biden. https://t.co/C6U6BkKXIO via @WSJ

Halligan had been planning to present the case in Norfolk. But logistically that wasn’t possible until next week, and Halligan didn’t want to wait. Instead, she moved forward in Alexandria, unconcerned that a potentially less conservative pool of jurors might reject her.

New: Lindsey Halligan presented the case against ⁦@TishJames⁩ without informing Bondi or Blanche because she “wanted to just get it done.” She is also likely to bring additional charges against James. W/ ⁦@meridithmcgraw⁩

Take a look at the front page of today's Wall Street Journal. https://t.co/rOEIkNvJLm

Take an early look at the front page of today's Wall Street Journal https://t.co/oOuZU4aisE

The Journal reports that it was, indeed, an errant DM that Trump posted to Bondi, demanding the Comey indictment

Bondi walks a fine line with Trump. She has traveled with him to sporting events but tried to avoid discussing cases directly with him, telling him that case decisions are largely up to the deputy attorney general.