Former FBI Director James Comey has been called many things by critics and fans alike. However, it appears that his stab at being a pop singer did not pan out. Comey recently raised eyebrows with an account of his singing Beyoncé’s “Sandcastles” to FBI officials in a classified briefing … only to be met by a stony silence.

It appears that some of his agents may have viewed the occasion as grounds for intervention rather than for rendition. In fairness to the agents, they were likely unaware of Comey’s use of beaches to uncover hidden intelligence and messages.

Comey has periodically popped up in the press with bizarre or self-edifying posts. However, this one left many scratching their heads. Yet, it was vintage Comey, including a surprising admission about his handling of classified information.

Comey recalled the moment from a classified FBI briefing when he realized that a secret program being discussed was named after a favorite song. He wrote:

JAMES COMEY ADMITS TO SINGING BEYONCÉ SONG DURING SENSITIVE FBI BRIEFING

Former FBI Director James Comey just loves singing tunes, but that might have caused a slip of the tongue. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

“One morning, I was sitting at the head of a big table in a crowded room to get briefed on a particular piece of work. The briefer started by saying, the operation was codenamed ‘Sandcastles.’ Now, this was 2016, and you may know that Beyoncé’s album ‘Lemonade’ had come out with a track called ‘Sandcastles.’ So, I said, ‘Oh, like the Beyoncé song.’ Blank stares all around the FBI conference room. So, I did the natural thing. I think I sang, ‘We rebuild sand castles that washed away.’ Nope, nothing — dead silence. ‘Never mind,’ I said, “‘continue.’ Only when I got home and told my family the story did I get the reaction I was looking for. When I write, I listen to classical or jazz because, in ways I can’t explain, the music unlocks something. It frees me.”

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It also apparently freed Comey from security protocols. His charming story included the fact that, disappointed by his audience at the FBI, he decided to repeat it to his family. In doing so, he may have revealed the code name of a classified FBI program to uncleared individuals in an unsecured location. This is no indication from Comey whether the code name was considered sensitive information by the FBI before his encore performance.

The Justice Department has fought in court to withhold code names as sensitive national security matters, including during Comey’s tenure as director.

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For example, in N.Y. Times v. DOJ, 2023, it was uncontested that the FBI could withhold code names because “specific code names that [the] FBI used for certain FBI programs’ and that disclosure of these things ‘would risk circumvention of the law by revealing FBI processes and potential issues related to relationships with foreign countries.”

This is not the first time Comey has raised concerns of his violation of FBI protocols and procedures regarding classified material. The Justice Department inspector general issued a scathing account of how, after being fired by President Donald Trump, Comey improperly removed FBI files and then arranged for the information to be leaked to the media to undermine Trump.

The media immediately came to his defense despite his having led investigations into leakers in the past. On CNN and MSNBC, legal experts dismissed the arguments that this was improper or FBI material.

The memos clearly reveal that Comey was likely aware they contained possible classified information. Comey wrote in a Jan. 7, 2017, memo that “I am  not sure of the proper classification, so I have chosen secret.” The four memos, including two given to his friend to leak to the media, were later found to be classified.

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Comey has periodically popped up in the press with bizarre or self-edifying posts. However, this one left many scratching their heads. 

What was notable about the leaks was Comey’s obsession with his own public persona. He took FBI material to bolster his image with the media. He later published “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership,” which portrayed him in heroic terms without addressing allegations that he was a leaker. During his term as director, the Justice Department investigated and prosecuted FBI personnel for leaks. The “higher loyalty” shown by Comey often seemed to be his blind loyalty to his own image.  

Comey has previously recounted his obsession with Taylor Swift as well as Beyoncé, but insists that “I can’t explain, the music unlocks something. It frees me.”

Given his history of leaks and other violations, it may be time to try a new musical genre. It appears that pop is a bit too liberating for James Comey.

In the meantime, Comey may be misinterpreting tears of joy rather than regret when he made it to the line from “Sandcastles”: “I made you cry when I walked away.”

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On one hand, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is about to go to Rajya Sabha, on the other hand, the confidence of MLA IP Gupta, who is part of the Grand Alliance, seems to be increasing on BJP. During a program organized in Saharsa last Wednesday (March 18, 2026), he made such a statement that it gave many indications.

On Wednesday, a felicitation ceremony was organized by the workers of Grand Alliance in Saharsa. MLA IP Gupta had attended this. RJD District President Mohammad Tahir, RJD leader Ranjit Yadav, Dhanik Lal and many workers of Grand Alliance were present in the felicitation ceremony.

‘BJP will work for at least one year’

While addressing the program on this occasion, IP Gupta gave a big statement. He said, “BJP government is coming in Bihar, all the officers who have been doing business for 20 years are preparing to run away to Delhi due to fear of BJP. Whoever becomes the Chief Minister of BJP knows all the thieves and officers sitting there. Action will be taken against all. I am confident that BJP will work for at least one year.”

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‘The door will have to be kept open for IP Gupta’

He further said, “Whether BJP becomes the Chief Minister (in Bihar) or JDU, the door will have to be kept open for IP Gupta. Whoever becomes the Chief Minister, he will have to do the work of Saharsa… Saharsa has that officer, if he thinks that his man is in contact with the Chief Minister or Nalanda is the house… Everyone pack their bags and beds. Now the trumpet is about to sound. Your entire file is about to be opened in the Assembly… So brother, improve yourself…”

Let us tell you that IP Gupta had prepared vigorously before the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. There was a massive rally at Gandhi Maidan. After this he joined the Grand Alliance. Contested elections and won. Now from his statement it seems that he might join NDA.

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Eid preparations are going on in full swing in Jama Masjid area of ​​Delhi. There is a crowd in the markets, shopping is going on in the shops and the enthusiasm of the festival is clearly visible among the people. But this time the shortage of LPG gas has had a big impact on this happy atmosphere. From small to big shopkeepers are facing this crisis.

Difficulties increased for restaurant businessmen

Food and beverage businessmen have been most affected by the gas shortage. Mohammad, who runs a restaurant, says that earlier he used to get many cylinders easily, but now it is difficult to get even one cylinder.

He says that out of compulsion he had to use the cylinder at home and the family had to be sent to relatives’ place. Their pain is clearly visible that the atmosphere of Eid will remain, but the business has become weak.

Inflation hits vermicelli and sweets

The price of the best selling vermicelli has also increased on Eid. Earlier, the prices of vermicelli which used to be cheap have now increased. Shopkeepers say that due to increase in cost of gas, the cost has increased, hence it has become difficult to sell goods at the old price.

Same is the situation at sweet shops also. There has been a huge increase in the prices of dishes like Shahi Tukda. Many shopkeepers have stopped making some items because they consume a lot of gas. Due to this, the number of customers also seems to be decreasing slightly.

Biryani and kebab also became expensive

The famous biryani and kebabs of Jama Masjid area are also no longer as cheap as before. The cost of food has increased due to increase in the prices of chicken, flour and gas. Many shopkeepers have now started cooking on coal due to shortage of gas, due to which the work has also slowed down.

There is excitement of Eid in the markets and people are also shopping. But the shortage of gas has increased the worries of businessmen. If the situation does not improve soon, this problem may deepen in the coming days and its effect may be seen even after the festival.

Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief and Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary gave a big statement on the deal with America. He said that as far as America’s deal is concerned, no agreement has been finalized yet. The Union Minister said that his only statement was that when trade expands, the number of farmers in the value chain will increase and their participation will increase. There is no such crop in the world which India cannot compete with. Even today it is exported.

Big powers want to sign agreements with India – Jayant Choudhary

Referring to Bagtap’s Rataul mango, he said, “Can it go to the market of America and Europe? When the Rataul mangoes here were sold at zero percent duty, Europe opened the doors. That is why India is a global power. Big powers want to enter into agreements with India in the field of trade. With this, better possibilities are being created for our labourers, farmers, MSMEs and farmers.”

Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary says, “As far as the deal with America is concerned, no agreement has been finalized yet. My statement was that when trade expands, the value chain increases, and farmers’ income and participation will also grow…” pic.twitter.com/8bJoMGAGx1

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Baghpat is now going to become the world of startups – Jayant Chaudhary

The Union Minister said that Baghpat is being re-defined. The connectivity of Baghpat is changing. The land of farmers near Delhi is now going to become the world of enterprises and startups.

Let us tell you that the opposition is targeting the government regarding the deal with America. The opposition alleges that the trade deal with America will cause huge losses to Indian farmers and dairy products. The government says that the interests of farmers will be fully taken care of in the deal and the trade deal will not have any negative impact on India’s dairy sector.

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