POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Bill Clinton faces grilling from lawmakers over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Bill Clinton faces grilling from lawmakers over his connections to Jeffrey EpsteinFormer President Bill Clinton is testifying before members of Congress investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
He's blasted Speaker Johnson and Democrats alike. Now this Republican faces a critical decision
Read full article: He's blasted Speaker Johnson and Democrats alike. Now this Republican faces a critical decisionRepublican congressman Kevin Kiley has seen the political ground shift beneath him this past year.
US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle East
Read full article: US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle EastThe U.S. Embassy in Israel has told its staff that it can leave the country and urged anyone considering departure to do so immediately as the threat of an American strike on Iran looms.
Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline
Read full article: Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadlineA public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business.
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Read full article: A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflictA new Gallup poll shows that American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis.
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
Read full article: AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationshipA crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza.
Trump heads to Texas, where 3 supporters are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary
Read full article: Trump heads to Texas, where 3 supporters are battling it out in the Senate Republican primaryPresident Donald Trump is heading to Texas, his first trip after his State of the Union address.
Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands
Read full article: Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demandsElection-year legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements on voting appears stalled in the Senate, for now, despite President Donald Trump’s call in his State of the Union speech that Republicans in Congress pass the bill “before anything else.”.
Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech
Read full article: Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speechAn estimated 32.6 million people have watched President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on television.
NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as 'watered-down' after 67 deaths near Washington
Read full article: NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as 'watered-down' after 67 deaths near WashingtonThe head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday it’s misleading for members of the House to say their package of aviation safety reforms would address the recommendations that her agency made in January to prevent another midair collision like the one last year near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people.
Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady
Read full article: Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first ladyU.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting in what the United Nations said Thursday would be a first.
FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews
Read full article: FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviewsThe head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of the schedule.
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit
Read full article: Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visitPresident Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments.
The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says
Read full article: The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge saysA federal judge said that the IRS broke the law by illegally sharing thousands of taxpayers’ addresses with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use
Read full article: Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI useAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology.
Los Angeles Board of Education to discuss school superintendent after FBI searched his home
Read full article: Los Angeles Board of Education to discuss school superintendent after FBI searched his homeThe governing board of the Los Angeles Unified School District will meet in a closed session a day after the FBI served search warrants at the district’s headquarters and the home of its superintendent.
Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project
Read full article: Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom projectA federal judge has rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
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.
US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
Read full article: US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decadesThe Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades.
Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticism
Read full article: Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticismThe family of independent U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese has sued the Trump administration over U.S. sanctions imposed on her last year for her criticism of Israel’s policies in Gaza.
Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primary
Read full article: Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primaryTexas U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt’s rivals are increasing their attacks on the two-term Republican ahead of Tuesday’s GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrants
Read full article: Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrantsThe Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to allow the government to end legal protections for migrants from Syria for now.
Could US military buildup in Middle East spark conflict with Iran?
Read full article: Could US military buildup in Middle East spark conflict with Iran?After ordering the largest American military buildup in the Middle East since the onset of the Iraq War, President Donald Trump now has a decision to make on Iran. He has several options.
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.
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
Read full article: Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial servicesMemorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil rights legacy.
Prosecutor claims that delayed charges against Abrego Garcia were 'extraordinary' but justified
Read full article: Prosecutor claims that delayed charges against Abrego Garcia were 'extraordinary' but justifiedA representative of the U_S_ Attorney’s office has claimed in federal court in Tennessee that the decision to charge Kilmar Abrego-Garcia with human smuggling was his alone while a Homeland Security agent has testified that the case against Abrego Garcia “just kept getting stronger.”.
What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat.
FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources say
Read full article: FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources sayThe FBI has fired additional agents who worked on an investigation into President Donald Trump, this time terminating employees who participated in the probe into the Republican’s hoarding of classified documents.
Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker
Read full article: Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes pokerA prominent Supreme Court litigator who also published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court has been convicted of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his secretive lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player.
DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
Read full article: DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midtermsA DHS official is promising top state election administrators that immigration agents will not be at polling places during November's midterm election.
Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
Read full article: Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheldThe Justice Department says it is looking into whether it improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
Read full article: To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union addressAs a moment of political theater, President Donald Trump set a trap for Democrats while challenging them in his State of the Union address to sit or stand in signifying their belief in the primary role of government.
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.
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
Read full article: Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concernsVice President JD Vance has announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds.
‘You’re going to have something on the ballot’: Gov. DeSantis pushes Florida property tax cuts as key affordability fix
Read full article: ‘You’re going to have something on the ballot’: Gov. DeSantis pushes Florida property tax cuts as key affordability fixDuring a news conference Wednesday in St. Augustine, News4JAX was able to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about how he plans to improve affordability for Floridians.
Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules
Read full article: Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rulesA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s latest policy of deporting immigrants to “third countries” to which they have no ties is unlawful and must be set aside.
Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks
Read full article: Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarksA federal judge in Texas has ruled that California’s attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling claims.
Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'
Read full article: Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud says he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor,” amid growing questions about how the new unit will operate free of political pressure from a White House that has declared a “war on fraud.”.
Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy
Read full article: Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economyPresident Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view.
The hotly contested Texas Senate race is setting spending records ahead of Tuesday's primary
Read full article: The hotly contested Texas Senate race is setting spending records ahead of Tuesday's primaryCandidates and political groups are pouring money into Texas’ hotly contested U.S. Senate race at a record pace.
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 as the campus reviews his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Gov. DeSantis unveils statue, plaque honoring Frederick Douglass in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitución
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis unveils statue, plaque honoring Frederick Douglass in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la ConstituciónFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue and plaque Wednesday honoring Frederick Douglass in the Plaza de la Constitución in St. Augustine.
Supreme Court rules against private prison firm facing forced-work suit from immigration detainees
Read full article: Supreme Court rules against private prison firm facing forced-work suit from immigration detaineesThe Supreme Court has ruled against a private prison company facing a lawsuit alleging immigration detainees were forced to work and paid only $1 a day.
The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Read full article: The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear programIran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy.
