Embattled former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge to postpone his trial date as his legal team prepares to file motions seeking dismissal of the charges.

A grand jury from the Eastern District of North Carolina indicted him on two felony counts:

COUNT ONE: Knowingly and willfully make a threat to take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon, the President of the United States;

COUNT TWO: knowingly and willfully did transmit in interstate and foreign commerce a communication that contained a threat to kill the President, Donald J. Trump

Read the indictment here.

James Comey posted his threatening ‘8647’ Instagram post last May.

“Cool shell formation on my beach walk,” Comey said.

’86 47′ is a threat to ‘eliminate/kill’ the 47th president.

In a court filing on Wednesday, Comey’s lawyers asked Judge Louise Flanagan, a George W. Bush appointee, to push back the trial date to October.

Earlier this month Judge Flanagan tentatively scheduled Comey’s criminal trial for July 15.

Comey’s lead counsel, Patrick Fitzgerald, a former US Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, told the judge that Comey will file motions seeking dismissal of the indictment:

“Mr. Comey expects to file multiple motions on constitutional grounds seeking dismissal of the indictment. Some of these motions may be dependent upon the discovery to be produced by the Government, and may require extensive briefing,” Fitzgerald wrote.

“Discovery is still forthcoming from the Government. For that reason, Mr. Comey respectfully requests that the Court extend the current scheduling deadlines, and set the following schedule for motions and arraignment,” he added.

Here is the proposed schedule:

Pretrial motions deadline: 28 July 2026
Deadline for responses: 18 August 2026
Deadline for replies: 1 September 2026
Arraignment: October 2026 term of court
Trial: Date to be set at time of arraignment

Comey is facing up to 20 years in prison.

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A biotechnology firm’s claim that it has taken a major step toward “bringing back extinct species” is raising not only scientific debate, but deeper ethical and moral questions about humanity’s growing willingness to reshape life itself.

The company at the center of the controversy, if you want to call it that, Colossal Biosciences, says it has successfully hatched live chicks using an artificial egg system—an achievement it describes as a breakthrough.

To some, the development represents cutting-edge innovation. To others, it signals a troubling step further into territory long associated with science fiction—and, increasingly, with man attempting to take on the role of Creator.

The company says it hatched 26 chicks using a 3D-printed structure that allows embryos to develop outside a natural shell.

CEO Ben Lamm framed the project as a bold reimagining of biology itself. “We didn’t just copy nature… we tried to re-engineer it,” he said.

That statement, while celebrated in some scientific circles, is precisely what gives others pause.

For generations, the natural order—life emerging through processes designed by God—has been understood as something to be respected, not redesigned.

Now, companies backed by billions in investment are openly discussing not only replicating those processes, but improving upon them.

The artificial egg system uses a synthetic membrane to regulate oxygen flow and development, allowing scientists to monitor and control every stage of growth.

Those in favor of this kind of technology argue that such control could have positive applications, particularly in preserving endangered species that struggle to reproduce.

Colossal itself claims the technology could help “rescue fragile bird embryos” and support conservation efforts. Critics, on the other hand, caution that the line between conservation and creation is becoming increasingly blurred.

Independent scientists have also pushed back on the company’s claims, noting that the technology may not be as revolutionary as it sounds.

Evolutionary biologist Vincent Lynch argued that the system is not a true artificial egg.

“That’s not an artificial egg… it’s an artificial eggshell,” Lynch said, pointing out that key biological components were still manually supplied.

Others note that similar techniques have existed in simpler forms for decades, raising questions about whether the current breakthrough is being overstated.

But the larger concern for many is not whether the technology works—but where it leads.

Colossal has made clear that its ultimate goal is to revive extinct species such as the dodo and the giant moa.

To achieve that, scientists would need to reconstruct ancient DNA and genetically engineer modern birds to resemble creatures that vanished centuries ago.

Even if successful, experts stress that such animals would not truly be the originals—but modified approximations.

“They might be able to make a genetically modified bird… but it’s not a moa,” Lynch said.

Beyond the technical challenges lie deeper moral questions. If humanity can recreate life forms that no longer exist, what limits—if any—should be observed?

The concern, for a great many, is that scientific ambition is moving faster than ethical reflection.

Bioethicists have also raised practical issues, including how such creatures would survive in a modern world vastly different from the one they once inhabited.

“The big challenge is, what environment is this animal going to live in?” asked Arthur Caplan of New York University.

Even among scientists, there is growing debate over priorities. Some argue that resources would be better spent protecting the species that still exist, rather than attempting to resurrect those that are gone.

“My personal interests lie more in preserving what we’ve got,” said researcher Nicola Hemmings. That perspective resonates with many who see stewardship—not reinvention—as humanity’s proper role in relation to the natural world.

Still, the push for de-extinction continues, fueled by technological optimism and significant financial backing. Lamm has suggested that resurrecting species like the moa could become reality within the next decade or two.

But even some supporters acknowledge that such projections may be overly ambitious. The science remains uncertain, the challenges immense, and the long-term consequences largely unknown.

For a public already wary of rapid technological change, the idea of engineering life at this level raises profound questions.

At its core, the debate is not just about science—it is about limits. How far should humanity go in attempting to control and redesign the natural world?

And perhaps more importantly, whether there are boundaries that should not be crossed at all.

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The Gateway Pundit has reported on the disturbing Reddit posts unearthed from far-left Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner, including crude sexual remarks.

The Gateway Pundit further reported that concerns about Platner, a 41-year-old Marine veteran turned radical leftist, arose last year after it was revealed that one of his tattoos resembles the infamous Nazi SS Totenkopf skull and crossbones, and the Redditt revelations have only increased concerns about his fitness and ability to serve in office.

News outlets have reported on additional posts by Platner, which show him mocking rural white people, calling himself a communist, and calling Jesus a “zombie.”

Crude comments aside, perhaps one of the most disturbing Reddit threads uncovered concerns his temperament and ability to lead following comments toward a fellow American military brother who was wounded and almost killed in action.

Per Fox News:

“This video never gets old,” the Reddit account “P-Hustle” — which Platner has acknowledged he owned — posted in June 2019, in reference to a viral video from the helmet cam of Pfc. Ted Daniels taken during a clash with Taliban fighters in 2012 that ended in Daniels being shot four times.

He earned a Purple Heart for his injuries.

“Dumb motherf—–  didn’t deserve to live.

At least his stupidity and fat a– wheezing are available for all future infantrymen to witness and hold in contempt.

Poor marksmanship on the Taliban’s part is the only reason this mouthbreather made it home, he managed to make every possible s— decision possible when it comes to small unit combat.”

Although Platner mocked him, Pfc. Daniels, while serving in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, with the 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, deliberately stepped into the open to draw Taliban fire away from the rest of his squad, which consisted of seven other soldiers.

So, the video that “never gets old’ for Platner is a brother in arms being shot multiple times by the Taliban and sustaining several injuries.

Pfc. Daniels later received a Purple Heart.

But to Platner, Daniels, then 37 and the father of two,  was just  a “dumb motherf—–”  that “didn’t deserve to live.”

Watch Daniels stepping into the open to draw enemy fire away from his squad (warning graphic):

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Castro’s crimes have caught up with him.

As it was widely expected, the former Cuban dictator Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, according to a senior Trump administration official.

This represents a major escalation in the Donald J. Trump administration’s pressure campaign against the island’s communist government.

Former Cuban President Raul Castro indicted in US courthttps://t.co/Hfh0SMBFPP

— Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) May 20, 2026

Former Cuban President Raul Castro INDICTED in US — Trump officials tell Reuters

This comes amid rumors the Trump admin is planning a ‘Maduro-style’ operation in Cuba pic.twitter.com/KaXxxRn1R7

— RT (@RT_com) May 20, 2026

Reuters reported:

“The indictment comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a regime change in Cuba, where Castro’s communists have been in charge since ‌his late brother Fidel Castro led a revolution in 1959.

‘America will not tolerate a rogue state harboring hostile foreign military, intelligence and terror operations just ninety miles from the American homeland’, Trump said in a statement earlier on Wednesday.”

OH SHIZZLES…

BREAKING: The DOJ just indicted former Cuban president Raul Castro

And Marco Rubio just sent a message Directly to the People of Cuba

In a nutshell… “People of Cuba… the reason you don’t have food, water, and electricity is because those who control you… pic.twitter.com/ImEbPHhvik

— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) May 20, 2026

“The charges against Raul Castro, 94, are expected to be based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban ⁠jets shot down planes operated by a group of Cuban exiles, a U.S. Justice Department official told Reuters last week on the condition of anonymity.

The Miami U.S. Attorney’s office is planning to host an event starting ​at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) to honor victims of the incident. The Justice Department said on Tuesday it would make an announcement in conjunction with the ceremony, but did not provide details about the announcement.”

“In a video message addressed to the Cuban people on Wednesday morning, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose parents were Cuban immigrants to the United States, ​offered to forge a new relationship between the two countries. He said the U.S. could provide $100 million in aid, and blamed Cuba’s leaders for shortages of electricity, food and fuel.”

Read more:

US Blows Up Another Drug Boat in the Caribbean, Killing Three Narco-Terrorists (VIDEO)

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On May 13, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government held a hearing entitled “Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II.”

While news of the hearing largely focused on Marco Hunter-Lopez, it took place as part of a larger initiative led by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), who established the “Sharia Free America Caucus” late last year to address what they see as a danger to American civil liberties.

The broader session centered on the perceived threats posed by the increasing influence of Sharia law in the United States, particularly concerning civil liberties, foundational principles, and republican governance. Additionally, the hearing examined the potential conflicts between Sharia-based institutions and federal law as well as the Constitution.

Members of Congress heard testimony from a total of four individuals, the first of whom was Ammon Blair, a Senior Fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Secure & Sovereign Nation Initiative and a consultant to the Operation Lone Star Task Force, spoke next.

He addressed the critical issue of religious liberty in America, affirming that while the First Amendment guarantees the right to practice religion freely, it does not exempt individuals or groups from adhering to the rule of law.

“A crime remains a crime regardless of religion, and no religious, ideological, or political system possesses a constitutional license to violate the rights of a sovereign nation, a sovereign state, a political subdivision, private property owners, or individual citizens,” he explained.

Blair also cited Governor Greg Abbott’s designation both the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations at the state level.

According to Abbott, “The Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR have long made their goals clear: to forcibly impose Sharia law and establish Islam’s ‘mastership of the world.’”

In his written testimony provided to Congress, he also noted:

Abbott has directed investigations into entities “masquerading as legal ‘courts’ staffed with ‘judges’ issuing orders that purportedly carry the authority to bind individuals to Islamic codes, thereby preempting state and federal laws,” declaring that legal disputes in Texas “must be decided based on American law… not according to Sharia law.”

Blair asserted that the overarching message underscores the necessity of maintaining a unified legal system to ensure the protection of all Americans’ rights, irrespective of their faith.

Next, Amy Mekelburg, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of RAIR (Rise, Align, Ignite, Reclaim) Foundation USA, offered her testimony. She revealed her personal battle against what she perceives as Islam’s encroachment on Western values and freedoms, detailing the personal risks she faces, including threats to her family and the assassination of her friend, Salwan Momika. “Sweden put him on trial for ‘hate speech’ for telling the truth about the threat that killed him,” she explained.

“Islam is a hostile totalitarian political ideology using our freedoms to destroy us,” Mekelburg shared. “To every non-Muslim, it offers three choices: convert, submit, or die. It does not stop until every court, school, and government on earth is under Sharia.”

To that end, she warned that Islamic groups, particularly the Muslim Brotherhood, orchestrate a systematic plan to undermine American institutions and culture through the establishment of parallel Islamic societies and the infiltration of various sectors, including education and politics. She continued, highlighting alarming developments in Texas and Florida, such as the construction of an $80 million Sharia compound in Katy and the widespread conversion of churches into mosques. She provided an example:

In Dallas, two imams who preach hand amputation, sex with captives, and stoning adulterers are suing to seize a Christian megachurch.

Addressing the members of Congress gathered at the hearing, Mekelburg delivered a compelling conclusion to her testimony, stating, “The American people are awake. Washington is not. We must choose: The Constitution or the Quran. America or the caliphate. Freedom or submission. There is no middle ground.”

Hunter-Lopez, a student and founder of the Republican Student Club at Wylie East High School in Texas, followed Mekelburg. He described a 2024 incident at his school, saying the conservative student club faced significant hurdles in gaining approval, while other groups promoting Islamic ideology and gender-affirming beliefs were accepted without issue. Despite meeting all requirements, including having ten members and a teacher sponsor, the club was initially denied on the basis of being “political in nature.”

After extensive communication with administrators, the club was eventually approved but faced ongoing scrutiny, instances of censorship, and “hostile oversight.” In contrast, during a school lunch period, a booth promoting Islamic beliefs, including materials on Sharia, was set up by the organization “Why Islam” without any intervention from school officials. This incident raised concerns about the promotion of Sharia in public schools, which Hunter-Lopez argued is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and American values.

Nearing the end of his testimony, he stated, “Public schools must remain neutral. They exist to educate, not to promote foreign legal systems incompatible with our Constitution or to favor one ideology over another. What is happening in suburban Wylie, Texas, is not isolated. If Sharia can be introduced this easily in the small suburban town of Wylie, it can happen anywhere.”

Last week, The Gateway Pundit reported on the viral exchange between Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and this very apt teenager. Raskin questioned the need for a session focused on whether the U.S. should implement special laws for certain religious groups instead of adhering to secular law. Raskin posed follow-up questions to Hunter-Lopez, skillfully countering his statements at every turn.

Is it any wonder that Hunter-Lopez has received pushback and has even faced death threats for voicing his opinions?

“I had people saying that they were going to be at my house waiting for me to get home and they were going to shoot me,” Hunter-Lopez shared with the subcommittee.

“I had people telling me to kill myself. A lot of different things. But I know nobody can proclaim anything over me because I wake up every morning with victory with Christ.”

The very organization, Why Islam, that brought Hunter-Lopez into the spotlight regarding this issue in America, is linked to terrorism. As previously reported by The Gateway Pundit, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) serves as the main representative organization for the South Asian Islamist movement Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in the U.S., with JeI’s militant faction, Hizbul Mujahideen, classified as a terrorist organization since 2017.

ICNA’s websites have previously linked to groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, and the organization has also supported the Islamic Society in Gaza, which is known for radicalizing children for Hamas. None other than the organization “Why Islam” is involved in the proselytization efforts of ICNA.

The first three guests provided a collective account of genuine threats and dangers facing America. However, Amanda Tyler, a constitutional attorney and the Executive Director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, joined the hearing, presenting an alternative perspective.

For her, religious liberty is a fundamental principle that must protect all faiths, requiring government neutrality towards religious beliefs. She said this principle was reaffirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court, emphasizing that the government cannot favor or oppose any religion.

Tyler said, “Anti-Muslim government action violates that clear command. Even proposed legislation targeting a particular religion can undercut our fundamental religious freedom by perpetuating harmful stereotypes and misinformation about Islam and Muslims.” She argued that “efforts like these sow misunderstanding about Islam and Sharia.”

“Particularly at a time of rising political violence,” she said, “targeting groups based on perceived differences threatens to exacerbate tensions and contribute to a culture of fear, discrimination, and violence.”

In the end, Tyler said that such government actions not only harm Muslims but also undermine the broader concept of religious freedom for all Americans, highlighting the need for leaders to promote inclusivity rather than “fearmongering and distorting one religious tradition for perceived political gain.”

As the hearing concluded, it became evident that the debates surrounding Sharia law and its implications for American society extend far beyond mere legal interpretations; they touch on the very fabric of civil liberties, religious freedom, and the fundamental principles of governance. While lawmakers navigate this contentious issue, one thing is certain: it is imperative that they remain vigilant in upholding the ideals enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

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