House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files
Read full article: House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein filesThe House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
Lawmakers finally questioned the Clintons about Epstein. They also asked about pizzagate and UFOs
Read full article: Lawmakers finally questioned the Clintons about Epstein. They also asked about pizzagate and UFOsA House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein labored for six months to question former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours
Read full article: The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hoursFormer President Bill Clinton has finished his testimony before members of Congress for their investigation over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship
Read full article: Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationshipDemocratic lawmakers say former President Bill Clinton has tried to answer every question during a deposition over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatum
Read full article: What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatumDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic an ultimatum this week: Open its artificial intelligence technology for unrestricted military use by Friday, or risk losing its government contract.
The Latest: Hillary Clinton demands public deposition after photo leak forces testimony to pause
Read full article: The Latest: Hillary Clinton demands public deposition after photo leak forces testimony to pauseFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told U.S. House lawmakers that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes at the start of two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him
Read full article: Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting himFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told members of Congress she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and didn't recall ever meeting him.
Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight
Read full article: Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fightBill and Hillary Clinton are slated to testify this week in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a deal with Republicans after it became clear that Congress — with the help of some Democrats — was on track to hold them in contempt if they refused to cooperate.
Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
Read full article: Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university saysFormer U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University amid a campus review of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the university announced Wednesday.
From Cabinet secretary to doomsday president: What being the designated survivor is like
Read full article: From Cabinet secretary to doomsday president: What being the designated survivor is likeThe designated survivor for a president's address to Congress starts the day as a Cabinet secretary and ends it that way, too, God willing.
Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
Read full article: Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump has used a record-length State of the Union to argue that the country is “winning” under his leadership, even as his approval ratings slide.
Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions from lawmakers
Read full article: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions from lawmakersHouse lawmakers have tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidant of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating.
Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more muted
Read full article: Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more mutedThe Jeffrey Epstein files have rocked Europe's elite, revealing ties to a prince, an ambassador, and top politicians.
In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Read full article: In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan OmarThe Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is requesting records related to firms partially owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein
Read full article: Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to EpsteinThe chairman of prestigious law firm Paul Weiss has resigned from that position after emails revealed his exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
Read full article: A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files publicTwo decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to publicly release investigative files on the late sex offender and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell.
Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s latest bid to nix his hush money conviction
Read full article: Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s latest bid to nix his hush money convictionA federal judge appears poised to again reject President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction, slamming his lawyers for legal maneuvers he said amounted to taking “two bites at the apple.”.
Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote
Read full article: Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt voteFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have finalized an agreement with House Republicans to testify this month in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown hours after the House passed the bill in a bipartisan vote.
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
Read full article: Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fightPresident Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
Read full article: Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress voteFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are agreeing to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations
Read full article: Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelationsA top Justice Department official is playing down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
Read full article: Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detentionA judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Read full article: Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperateNewly released files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to cooperate with authorities.
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
Read full article: Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive orderA federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms.
Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Read full article: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein filesThe release of many more records from Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein is revealing more about what investigators knew of his sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
US appeals court says Noem's decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegal
Read full article: US appeals court says Noem's decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegalA federal appeals court says the Trump administration acted illegally when it ended legal protections that gave hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the United States.
The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
Read full article: The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in CongressThe shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda.
The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis
Read full article: The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in MinneapolisVice President JD Vance says the Insurrection Act won’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Republicans and some Democrats back contempt for the Clintons in House Epstein probe
Read full article: Republicans and some Democrats back contempt for the Clintons in House Epstein probeA House committee has advanced resolutions to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Trump administration social posts amid Minnesota immigration tensions seen as appealing to far right
Read full article: Trump administration social posts amid Minnesota immigration tensions seen as appealing to far rightAs its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis intensifies, the Trump administration is leaning into messaging that borrows from phrases, images and music about national identity that have become popular among right-wing groups.
Ex-lawmaker who advocated protecting kids gets 17 years in prison for sharing child sex abuse videos
Read full article: Ex-lawmaker who advocated protecting kids gets 17 years in prison for sharing child sex abuse videosA former Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison for sending videos of children being sexually abused on social media.
Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings
Read full article: Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedingsFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein.
Reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from the display of his Smithsonian photo portrait
Read full article: Reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from the display of his Smithsonian photo portraitReferences to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments have been removed from his photo portrait display at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington.
Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yet
Read full article: Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yetPresidents often find solace in golfing, and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is a favorite spot because it's close to the White House and has built-in security.
Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
Read full article: Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher saysThe longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having a larger space for entertaining too.
Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he's OK with it
Read full article: Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he's OK with itChevy Chase's new documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,” explores his complex personality and career.
Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to save
Read full article: Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to saveBrigitte Bardot, who has died at 91, often said that the hounding she received from the world's press in her years as a sex symbol of the 1960s made her identify with hunted and abused animals.
Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
Read full article: Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory newsThe U.S. Justice Department has released tens of thousands more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump but added little new revelatory information to the long-anticipated public file on the disgraced late financier.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey EpsteinThe Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress
Read full article: Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by CongressThe Department of Justice has published thousands of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein files
Read full article: Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein filesNewly released files from the Justice Department investigation into Jeffrey Epstein include several photos of former President Bill Clinton.
Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
Read full article: Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigationThe Justice Department has released thousands of files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the incomplete document dump Friday did not break significant ground about the long-running criminal investigations of the financier or his ties to wealthy and powerful individuals.
Imprisoned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing 'new evidence'
Read full article: Imprisoned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing 'new evidence'Imprisoned former Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell is asking a federal judge to set aside her sex trafficking conviction and 20-year prison sentence, saying “substantial new evidence” has emerged to prove constitutional violations spoiled her trial.
Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Read full article: Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parentsRob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.
GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Read full article: GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiryThe Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is threatening contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton.
House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
Read full article: House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estatePresident Donald Trump says he hasn’t seen the photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, but says they are not a big deal.
What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents
Read full article: What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agentsDefense attorneys and prosecutors have selected the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a touchstone in his attack against what he calls 'woke' culture
Read full article: Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a touchstone in his attack against what he calls 'woke' cultureSylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors.
Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw
Read full article: Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup drawPerhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest.
Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troops
Read full article: Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troopsA federal judge has questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests.
The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is underway. See how the group picks shake out
Read full article: The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is underway. See how the group picks shake outThe draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 48 teams will take part in the tournament field this summer.
West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions
Read full article: West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptionsThe West Virginia Supreme Court has paused a ruling that allowed parents to use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children.
West Virginia parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge says
Read full article: West Virginia parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge saysA West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson leaves hospital after treatment for neurological disorder
Read full article: Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson leaves hospital after treatment for neurological disorderThe Rev. Jesse Jackson's family says that the civil rights leader has been released from a hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder.
Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look like
Read full article: Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look likeA federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter.
Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to allies after White House meeting
Read full article: Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to allies after White House meetingPresident Donald Trump has met the man who had proudly proclaimed himself “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare,” but he seemed to find the opposite.
Who was in attendance--and who wasn't--at Dick Cheney's funeral
Read full article: Who was in attendance--and who wasn't--at Dick Cheney's funeralIn attendance at former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral were pews full of former presidents and vice presidents — but neither of the men occupying those offices today.
What's next once Trump signs bill releasing the Epstein files
Read full article: What's next once Trump signs bill releasing the Epstein filesCongress is sending President Donald Trump a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Who is Clay Higgins, the only House member to vote against releasing the Epstein files?
Read full article: Who is Clay Higgins, the only House member to vote against releasing the Epstein files?Both Democrats and Republicans alike readied for a unanimous House vote to pass a bill to force the release of the case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Read full article: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emailsFormer U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he'll step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts
Read full article: What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media postsPresident Donald Trump says he would sign a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes
Read full article: At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foesAcceding to President Donald Trump’s demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
Read full article: Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender statusEmails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
Trump hosts Syria's al-Sharaa for a first-of-its-kind meeting at the White House
Read full article: Trump hosts Syria's al-Sharaa for a first-of-its-kind meeting at the White HousePresident Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Syria relations.
Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
Read full article: Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 yearsPresident Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades.
The Latest: US will share sensitive nuclear submarine technology with South Korea, Trump says
Read full article: The Latest: US will share sensitive nuclear submarine technology with South Korea, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump says the United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown
Read full article: Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdownA federal judge in San Francisco has indefinitely blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown.
Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power
Read full article: Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more powerThe government shutdown is quickly becoming a way for President Donald Trump to exercise new command over the government.
US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now
Read full article: US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for nowA U.S. appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can take command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops.
UK sees lessons from Northern Ireland that could aid the fragile Gaza ceasefire process
Read full article: UK sees lessons from Northern Ireland that could aid the fragile Gaza ceasefire processBritain believes its experience in Northern Ireland could help achieve a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Tony Blair is revered in Kosovo for helping end its war. Many ask if he can succeed again in Gaza
Read full article: Tony Blair is revered in Kosovo for helping end its war. Many ask if he can succeed again in GazaA U.S. peace plan has propelled former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to the forefront of efforts to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measures
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measuresCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation aiming to increase transparency and prevent AI models from being used to cause catastrophic harms.
After global aid cuts, nonprofits seek new energy and new partners on the UN sidelines
Read full article: After global aid cuts, nonprofits seek new energy and new partners on the UN sidelinesThe many conferences on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders offer a unique forum for companies and philanthropies to help shape an uncertain future.
Bipartisan group of top officials urges Court to reject Trump's effort to fire Fed governor
Read full article: Bipartisan group of top officials urges Court to reject Trump's effort to fire Fed governorA bipartisan group of former Federal Reserve chairs, Treasury secretaries, and top White House economists urged the Supreme Court Thursday to reject an attempt by President Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
Bill Clinton sees this year's Clinton Global Initiative as a 'counterweight' to aid cuts
Read full article: Bill Clinton sees this year's Clinton Global Initiative as a 'counterweight' to aid cutsFormer President Bill Clinton opened the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting by raising his concerns about rising political violence and other issues.
Appeals court keeps New York’s gun restrictions in place, including Times Square and subway ban
Read full article: Appeals court keeps New York’s gun restrictions in place, including Times Square and subway banA federal appeals court has effectively upheld a state law in New York that bars firearms in “sensitive” locations including Times Square, the New York City subway system and commuter trains.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally fired thousands of probationary workers
Read full article: Judge rules Trump administration illegally fired thousands of probationary workersA judge has ruled that the Trump administration's central human resources office acted illegally when it directed the mass firings of thousands of probationary workers.
Kavanaugh says no one has too much power in US system. Critics see Supreme Court bowing to Trump
Read full article: Kavanaugh says no one has too much power in US system. Critics see Supreme Court bowing to TrumpSupreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh says the genius of the American system of government is that no one should have too much power.
Who else appears to be in the Jeffrey Epstein 50th birthday book?
Read full article: Who else appears to be in the Jeffrey Epstein 50th birthday book?A House committee has released a collection of birthday messages sent to Jeffrey Epstein, featuring entries from two U.S. presidents, Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source says
Read full article: President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says President Donald Trump will watch the U.S. Open men’s final from Rolex’s suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium.