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GOP Rep. Massie says he wants more from Epstein estate than his reported ‘birthday book’

Sunday, July 27

(NEW YORK) -- Republican Rep. Thomas Massie said Sunday he stands with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna's calls to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein's estate for documents related to his case, including, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, a birthday letter to Epstein allegedly written by... Read More.

Texas Democrats escalate fight against Republican-led redistricting efforts with Pritzker, Newsom meetings

Saturday, July 26

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Texas Democrats on Friday traveled to California and Illinois for meetings with Democratic governors who have criticized Republicans' plans to redraw the Texas congressional map to protect the GOP House majority.The day of meetings with Gov. Gavin Newsom of California and... Read More.

Some of Mamdani’s platform is surprisingly similar to Bloomberg’s, experts say

Saturday, July 26

(NEW YORK) -- He proposed free crosstown buses. He pushed for steep tax hikes on the wealthy—including an 18.5% property tax increase— insisting none of his rich friends threatened to leave the city over higher taxes. He championed millions to build supermarkets in long-neglected... Read More.

Trump administration releasing $6 billion in education funding

Friday, July 25

(WASHINGTON) -- The roughly $6 billion in education programming that was frozen by the Trump administration earlier this month is being released, according to a Department of Education spokesperson on Friday.This includes all title program funding for English language acquisition, teacher development and adult... Read More.

Habba set to remain as top prosecutor in New Jersey after White House maneuver

Friday, July 25

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's attempt to ensure his pick remains in charge of the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey has taken a new twist.On Thursday, one day before Alina Habba's tenure as the Interim United States Attorney for the District of New... Read More.

What to know about Trump’s golf business in Scotland and British Open bid amid overseas trip

Friday, July 25

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is making his fourth international trip of his second term this week, traveling to Scotland, where his mother was born, and where he plans to spend several days at his family's golf courses -- including one he's said should... Read More.

DOJ meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell set for Thursday: Sources

Thursday, July 24

(WASHINGTON) -- A senior Department of Justice official is expected to meet with longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday in Tallahassee, Florida, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.According to sources familiar with the matter, the expected meeting between Deputy Attorney... Read More.

Ghislaine Maxwell engaged in ‘significant pattern of dishonest conduct,’ DOJ said in 2022

Thursday, July 24

(WASHINGTON) -- Ghislaine Maxwell engaged in a "significant pattern of dishonest conduct," enabled and participated in the abuse of multiple teenage girls, and failed to take responsibility for her crimes.That was the assessment of the federal prosecutors who brought a criminal case against the... Read More.

Senate kicks off fraught appropriations process against shutdown deadline

Wednesday, July 23

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Wednesday took a step toward approving its first appropriation bill, agreeing to advance military construction and Veterans Affairs spending in a 90-8 vote.But lawmakers have a long way to go to avoid a government shutdown, with 12 appropriations bills... Read More.

Trump administration’s new artificial intelligence plan focuses on deregulation, beating China

Wednesday, July 23

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House on Wednesday released its promised "AI Action Plan," a sweeping set of policy proposals aimed at boosting the United States' goal for dominance in artificial intelligence through sweeping deregulation.The plan was developed by the Trump administration's AI and crypto... Read More.

House Oversight Committee issues subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell

Wednesday, July 23

(WASHINGTON) -- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Wednesday issued a subpoena to Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, for a deposition to occur at Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee on Aug. 11."The facts and circumstances surrounding both your and Mr. Epstein's cases... Read More.

Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury records

Wednesday, July 23

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in Florida denied a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury records tied to federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a public order released Wednesday.The request is one of three made by the Justice Department to judges... Read More.