Recent appeals court arguments in the Fourth Circuit have highlighted ongoing efforts to revive dismissed Virginia indictments against former FBI Director James Comey on charges of false statements to Congress, following a 2025 ruling that the interim U.S. attorney lacked lawful appointment authority. A separate active federal case in North Carolina, charging Comey with threats against President Trump based on a 2025 social media post, proceeds toward arraignment and trial in late 2026, with defense motions seeking delays into 2027. These procedural developments and scheduled court dates underscore trader expectations that the matters will remain unresolved through dismissal by year-end, reflecting the typical pace of federal appeals and litigation in high-profile cases.