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WASHINGTONPOST (Perry Stein) - James Comey indicted for second time by Justice Department

The case against the former FBI director centers on a photo he posted last year showing seashells arranged to write out “86 47,” which some saw as a call for violence against President Donald Trump.

ABCNEWS - Special forces soldier who won $400,000 betting on Maduro's capture pleads not guilty

The soldier charged with allegedly using classified information to make more than $400,000 by betting on the capture of Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

AXIOS (Alex Fitzpatrick) - Georgia wildfires come as much of America is ready to burn

Data: U.S. Drought Monitor ; Map: Axios Visuals Georgia's wildfires could be a preview of a potentially severe fire season nationwide, with swaths of dried-out land primed to burn from coast to coast. Driving the news: The Highway 82 Fire and Pineland Road Fire have destroyed more than 120 homes, fueled by dry conditions, high winds and leftover debris from 2024's Hurricane Helene. The big picture: Much of the U.S. is at least "abnormally dry" after long stretches of low precipitation, per the U.S. Drought Monitor. - Severe, extreme or exceptionally dry conditions prevail across much of the West, South and Southeast, setting the stage for fires. By the numbers: About 1.8 million acres have burned nationwide as of April 24, according to…

NYTIMES (Jim Rutenberg and John Koblin) - FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel

The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.

NPR (Rachel Treisman) - Trump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.

The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It's one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation's capital.

AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - James Comey indicted by Justice Department for second time

Former FBI Director James Comey, a frequent critic of President Trump, has been indicted by the Department of Justice for a second time, multiple outlets reported . The big picture: The indictment was not immediately available, but Fox and the New York Times both reported it involves a social media post by Comey that included seashells arranged to display "8647," which some Republicans interpreted as a threat against Trump at the time. Context: The Justice Department last year tried to indict Comey for lying to Congress in 2020, but that prosecution crumbled . Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.