The Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service are investigating a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey after he shared a photo of seashells arranged in the number “8647.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Comey of calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump, writing, “Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of @POTUS Trump.” Comey removed the image after backlash, stating he had not intended the message to be interpreted as violent.⁠
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Reports have interpreted “86” as slang for “eliminate” or “get rid of,” while “47” is widely associated with Trump’s current position as the 47th president. The combination has appeared in protest slogans and merchandise critical of Trump. Comey responded: “I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.”⁠
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The Secret Service confirmed it is reviewing the matter, stating, “We take this responsibility very seriously and we are aware of the social media posts in question.”⁠
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President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to accept a 13-year-old Boeing 747-8 from Qatar’s royal family for temporary use as Air Force One, according to unnamed sources cited by ABC News. ⁠
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The jet, described by Trump as a “very public and transparent transaction,” is expected to be modified by the U.S. Air Force for presidential use before being transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation by January 2029. ⁠
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Trump previously toured the aircraft in Florida, and the estimated $400 million plane will be outfitted with security upgrades by L3Harris.⁠
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The legality of the arrangement has drawn scrutiny due to constitutional restrictions on gifts from foreign governments. ⁠
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According to sources, Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House counsel David Warrington concluded that because the gift is directed to the government and not conditioned on an official act, it does not violate the emoluments clause or federal bribery laws. ⁠
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Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is following “all applicable laws,” while Qatar’s Ministry of Defense is still in talks with the Pentagon regarding the handover.⁠
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Democratic lawmakers responded critically. Sen. Chuck Schumer posted, “Nothing says ‘America First’ like Air Force One, brought to you by Qatar,” while Rep. Adam Schiff referenced the Constitution’s Title of Nobility clause. ⁠
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Trump, meanwhile, argued that rejecting the gift would be “stupid” and claimed Democrats want taxpayers to “pay TOP DOLLAR” instead. ⁠
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The current Air Force One fleet, contracted for replacement since 2018, has faced delays, with new jets not expected until 2027.⁠
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U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April, surpassing expectations of 133,000 despite concerns about economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, while broader underemployment dropped slightly to 7.8%. Wage growth came in below forecast, with average hourly earnings rising 0.2% on the month and 3.8% year-over-year.⁠
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Health care led hiring with 51,000 new jobs, followed by gains in transportation, warehousing, financial services, and social assistance. Manufacturing posted a minor loss of 1,000 jobs. Federal government employment fell by 9,000, attributed to Trump’s initiative with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to cut public sector payrolls. Revisions reduced prior job growth estimates for February and March by a combined 58,000.⁠
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Market reactions included a rise in stock futures and Treasury yields, as traders delayed expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut until July. “Job numbers remain very strong,” said Seema Shah of Principal Asset Management, though she warned of possible weakening if tariffs persist. Trump responded to the data on Truth Social, stating, “NO INFLATION, THE FED SHOULD LOWER ITS RATE!!!”⁠
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The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a proposal for a reality television show in which immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship. ⁠
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The concept, created by Canadian-born producer Rob Worsoff, includes competitions in areas such as American history and science. “This isn’t ‘The Hunger Games’ for immigrants,” Worsoff told The Wall Street Journal. “This is not, ‘Hey, if you lose, we are shipping you out on a boat out of the country,’” he said.⁠
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DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the proposal is in “the very beginning stages of that vetting process” and said the agency receives hundreds of show pitches annually. ⁠
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She added that DHS has previously collaborated on productions, including To Catch a Smuggler. Worsoff said he has received positive feedback and has spoken with networks, but has had no interaction with Secretary Kristi Noem. “I’m not even sure she’s aware of the idea,” he said.⁠
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Worsoff noted that he previously pitched the show during the Obama and Biden administrations but was unsuccessful. ⁠
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