Center · Read · October 26, 2026
Oct 26 ยท A federal judge rules the Justice Department unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey and orders back pay
Newsweek: Trump DOJ's Firing of James Comey's Daughter Ruled Unlawful by Obama Judge
Grade B (82/100). Newsweek reports the ruling, quotes her lawyers and the opinion, and lays out the Justice Department's argument on presidential removal power
B: Leaves out key context.
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): the Justice Department's statement that it will appeal, which the L piece reports, is not included
Splits: Newsweek reports the ruling, quotes her lawyers and the opinion, and lays out the Justice Department's argument on presidential removal power
Same story: NBC News, New York Post