Senate Democrats push for more info on “anti-weaponization” fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
“Regime Change” authors on Trump’s “information bubble,” Situation Room meetings on Epstein
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI “public equity” fund
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot…
John Bolton, former Trump national security adviser, expected to plead guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton is expected to agree to pay a $2.25 million fine for one count of retaining classified national security information.
Billionaire Leon Black expected to testify Friday before congressional Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is scheduled to appear before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.’s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why they must stay blacked out
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Iran strikes commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
South Dakota mayoral candidates separated by 2 votes: “Every vote matters”
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets: “One of the best sporting events I’ve ever been to. Maybe the best!”
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.