House Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, issued subpoenas demanding the full, unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files from the Department of Justice. Subpoenas also target depositions from former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and several former Attorney Generals and FBI Directors. Republicans aim to investigate the handling of the...
President Trump's CNBC interview fueled speculation about Jerome Powell's Fed Chair replacement. Trump praised Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh, previously considered contenders alongside Christopher Waller and Scott Bessent. Bessent withdrew his name from consideration. Trump's comments impacted prediction markets anticipating the next Fed Chair appointment.
Abu Sayed, a Bangladeshi student, was shot dead by police during 2024 protests. His death, captured on live television, fueled widespread unrest leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. While a tribunal was established to investigate the killings, Sayed's parents continue to seek justice for their son's...
The Justice Department released a list of 35 sanctuary jurisdictions, including 12 states and several counties and cities, vowing legal action against those limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated these policies impede law enforcement and endanger citizens. This follows President Trump's executive order...
Britain will begin returning migrants arriving via small boats to France within days, following the ratification of a new agreement. The deal, a "one in, one out" pilot scheme, involves exchanging returned undocumented migrants for an equal number of legitimate asylum seekers with UK family ties. Over 25,000...
The US National Park Service will restore and reinstall a Confederate officer's statue in Washington, D.C., five years after protesters removed it. The NPS cites executive orders from President Trump as justification, aiming for October completion. The decision has drawn criticism, with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton vowing to...
The US, under the Trump administration, is intensifying efforts to aid Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, facing house arrest and trial for allegedly orchestrating a coup attempt. The State Department condemned Bolsonaro's arrest, hinting at further sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court justices. Trump imposed Magnitsky sanctions on Judge...
President Trump has removed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from his list of potential Federal Reserve Chair candidates. Trump claims to have four finalists to replace Jerome Powell, whose term ends in 2026. He jokingly suggested CNBC anchors as qualified replacements, mentioning Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh as serious...
The Justice Department possesses an audio recording of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview, and the Trump administration is considering releasing a transcript. Discussions are ongoing regarding redactions of sensitive information. Internal debate centers on the potential resurgence of the Epstein controversy. While some officials favor release to control the narrative,...
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to the Justice Department and several high-profile figures, including former Attorneys General and the Clintons, demanding documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This follows Republican calls for greater transparency, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson's attempts to delay the release of Epstein-related files. The...
