(DCNF)—Democratic Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal vowed on MSNBC Thursday to push back aggressively against the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted Comey on two of three counts Thursday. In an appearance on “The Weeknight,” the senator said he’ll fight “hard” on the Senate floor, in judiciary committee meetings, and in every available venue.
“My colleagues have to draw a line. My Republican colleagues have to grow a spine here. For a decade, I have been waiting time after time, the Mueller Report, the impeachment trial, again and again, for Republicans to say it is a bridge too far,” Blumenthal said. “And, in effect, to say, we need to reserve basic norms, essential rules that protect all of us. And the old saying, what comes around, goes around. Today it’s a Republican president, but degrading the democracy and ruining, literally perverting the great ethos and tradition of the Department of Justice.”
Blumenthal said it is time for Republicans to “say enough is enough.”
“We are going to push them [Republicans] and do it hard on the Senate floor privately, in the judiciary committee meetings, every moment, every opportunity,” Blumenthal added. “But let me say also, the private bar has a real responsibility here. The lawyers who cut a deal with Donald Trump to do his pro bono work, who, in effect, bended knee to him, they ought to be saying enough is enough.”
Blumenthal accused top law firms of bowing to pressure from President Donald Trump, warning they may be complicit in illegal actions tied to the Commerce Department.
“Your deal, President Trump, is worth what you paid us for. He paid nothing. He cowed them and pressured and bullied them into those deals. The biggest law firms, most prosperous and lucrative in the country, Paul Weiss, Kirkland and Ellis, are now working for the Commerce Department in a way that may be illegal,” Blumenthal said. “They are accomplices, potentially, to illegal action. That’s why we’ve written those firms, asking and demanding answers to questions. But the private bar should be rising up. And, hopefully also, there are some lawyers in the Department of Justice who are as conscious-stricken as Erik Siebert.”
Early reports on Wednesday indicated the DOJ was preparing to seek a grand jury indictment against Comey for allegedly lying to Congress in 2020. The development followed a CIA memo in July revealing that Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan were under criminal investigation for their roles promoting the Steele Dossier while testifying before Congress.
The memo directly contradicts Comey’s and Brennan’s sworn claims that the Steele Dossier played no role in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment. The review found that Brennan pushed to include the dossier — compiled by ex-spy Christopher Steele and funded through Hillary Clinton’s campaign — into the assessment.
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Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
Precious metals continue to attract Americans seeking reliable ways to protect their wealth amid inflation, geopolitical risks, and stock market swings. Whether stored in a home safe or held inside a self-directed IRA, physical gold and silver deliver tangible value that paper or digital assets often lack. Yet investors must choose carefully between bullion—pure bars and coins valued mainly for their metal content—and numismatics or collectibles, where rarity, history, and collector demand heavily influence pricing.
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Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
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When keeping metals in a home safe or private vault, liquidity and efficiency count. Bullion offers clear benefits:
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- Selling bullion involves tight bid-ask spreads, so you recover nearly full spot value with minimal fees. Collectibles require finding the right buyer and may sell at a discount if demand for that specific item weakens.
- Bullion prices remain transparent and update with global spot markets. You can track gold near current levels or silver accordingly and know exactly where your holdings stand. Numismatic values are priced by the Gold IRA companies with hefty margins applied.
- Standardized coins and bars store efficiently and divide easily for partial sales. Rare coins often need protective slabs and controlled conditions, adding hassle and expense.
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Stronger Fit for Precious Metals IRAs
Precious metals IRAs continue gaining traction as investors diversify retirement portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. IRS rules permit certain bullion products in self-directed IRAs if they meet purity standards (.995 fine for gold, .999 for silver) and are held by an approved custodian. Eligible items include American Gold and Silver Eagles plus many generic bars and rounds from recognized mints.
Numismatic and most collectible coins generally face heavy scrutiny from custodians due to valuation disputes and elevated markups. These higher premiums mean less actual metal ends up working inside the account.
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Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
How to Get Started with Bullion
Begin by clarifying your goals. Are you protecting savings in a safe, or moving part of a retirement account into a precious metals IRA? Focus on the number of ounces you can acquire at current prices rather than chasing marked-up collectibles.
Diversify sensibly: use gold for core preservation and silver for its blend of industrial and monetary qualities. Mix coins for easier divisibility with bars for lower per-ounce costs on larger buys. Arrange secure storage—whether at home with proper insurance or through professional facilities.
As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
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