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Trump administration asks for unsealing of grand jury testimony in Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell cases
The nearly identical motions stated that “intense public scrutiny” justified the release of the transcripts.
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Obama administration whipped up Russia investigation in ‘treasonous conspiracy,’ Gabbard says
On Dec. 7, 2016, then-DNI James Clapper’s office concluded: “Foreign adversaries did not use cyberattacks on election infrastructure to alter the US Presidential election outcome”
Judge blocks Washington state law requiring Catholic priests to report abuse, even if disclosed in confession
“The State arguably could have chosen a less restrictive means of advancing its interest in protecting children from abuse and neglect by adding members of the clergy to the list of mandated reporters while also permitting a narrow exception for the…
Fed Governor Chris Waller says he would accept Jerome Powell’s job if Trump asks
Waller favors a rate cut at the Fed’s upcoming July 29-30 meeting because he feels the tariffs are likely to have a limited impact on inflation.
Dem gender clinic whistleblower rips Newsom for dodging question on treatment for kids
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to give a direct answer when asked what age is too young for children to undergo transgender surgeries.
House approves $832B defense funding bill with pay boost for troops
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which must still pass the annual appropriations process, cleared the lower chamber in a 221-209 vote, with five Democrats joining almost every Republican in support.
Republicans mull questioning Jill Biden, other family members as another ex-aide takes the Fifth on prez’s decline
“There is now a pattern of key Biden confidants seeking to shield themselves from criminal liability for this potential conspiracy,” James Comer declared.
Voice of America employee accused of threats to kill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family
“We’ve got our AK-47s,” Seth Jason allegedly said during one call. “You’re going to get one between the eyes. Bam, bam, bam.”
The race to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell just got weirder
Bill Pulte, the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Authority that runs mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has lately surfaced as a possible pick alongside Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett.
The Trump camp’s tug of war over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future
Under the law, Trump can fire Powell for what’s known as “cause.” What Trump’s inner circle is grappling with is what exactly constitutes “cause” in a way that can withstand legal scrutiny.
House passes rescissions package slashing $9B in federal funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS
The measure returns about $8 billion earmarked for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and upwards of $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds PBS and NPR — spending conservatives have long sought…