Trump met separately with the Ukrainian and Israeli leaders at the White House while both were in Washington.
Lawyers filed several motions claiming the indictment over a photo of seashells is unconstitutional retaliation for Comey’s criticism of the president.
In the new petition, the Justice Department argues Trump’s 2019 White House statements denying the allegations were official acts protected by federal law.
The U.S. Department of Education is probing whether two school districts violated parental opt-out rights under federal law.

U.S. District Judge David Hittner cited a 2023 Supreme Court affirmative action precedent in his municipal program ruling.
U.S. Central Command also said that it has coordinated with Saudi Arabian Armed Forces and launched strikes against Iran-aligned terrorists in Iraq.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it was ‘unconscionable’ that school districts would choose to hide sensitive information of students from parents.
Producer Ben Tsiang said it was important to preserve the stories of the people who laid the foundation for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.
Under Supreme Court rules, the federal government had until July 27 to seek rehearing or an extension of time to file a petition.
Clayton will replace acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, who was appointed after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
El-Sayed and Stevens each told voters they were the stronger general-election candidate against Republican Mike Rogers at their final debate before Aug. 4.
The president emphasized the late senator’s impact on Washington at his funeral.

The documents showed Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private musings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The president spoke to thousands of supporters near Detroit on Monday ahead of Michigan’s primary elections.
Dr Anthony Fauci received multiple prizes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a $1 million prize from an Israeli foundation.
City residents have sued the data center owner, seeking a temporary injunction to enforce the deed restriction for a park.
With hotly-contested House, Senate, and gubernatorial seats up for grabs, the two parties released agenda announcements 100 days out.
Beijing’s mineral chokehold and covert bid to sway U.S. opinion have done limited harm so far, but reveals how the regime competes when it trails, experts said.
Jackson, a former state Senate president, is the Democrats’ replacement nominee after Graham Platner dropped out following sexual assault allegations.
Seven illegal immigrants were found dead from extreme heat after being smuggled inside a shipping container.
Billions of dollars in fines against American technology companies must be reversed, the president said.