White House Defends FBI Director Comey’s Integrity

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said he would “neither defend nor criticize” Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey’s decision to announce the new developments in the Hillary Clinton email saga, a neutral stance that contrasts with the criticism coming from the Clinton campaign and other Democrats.

Mr. Comey had revealed Friday that the FBI was looking into new evidence related to an investigation of the Democratic presidential nominee’s email. The news shook the presidential race, again putting Mrs. Clinton email troubles — thought to be largely behind her...