James pleaded not guilty to two federal counts as her lawyers signaled plans to challenge Halligan’s appointment as U.S. attorney.

Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss his criminal case on the grounds of "vindictive and selective" prosecution, citing what they argued is President Donald Trump's personal animus towards Comey,

Former FBI Director James Comey is asking a federal court in Virginia to dismiss the indictment brought against him by a former Trump aide who was recently installed to lead a prosecutor's office in the state.

Former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to dismiss the Justice Department's indictment against him.

The lawyer defending James Comey against charges he lied to Congress might need to be kicked off the case over his alleged involvement in media leaks, the feds claim.

Federal prosecutors told a judge that defense attorney Patrick Fitzgerald may have a conflict due to his role in releasing memos Comey wrote about Trump to the media.

Comey’s attorneys said the indictment was “motivated by personal hostility” and “an abuse of prosecutorial power."