Friday, June 26, 2026 4:48 PM ET
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Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls -- U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.3 hours ago
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power -- In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.4 hours ago
Senate Democrats push for 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.4 hours ago
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 measure to tax billionaires.5 hours ago
John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information -- Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.6 hours ago
Billionaire Leon Black subpoenaed to return to House Epstein panel in 3 weeks -- An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein appeared before members of Congress Friday investigating the deceased sexual abuser.3 hours ago
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.17 hours ago
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't -- 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.21 hours ago
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets -- A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches. -- Jun 2557 minutes ago
Just 2 votes separate candidates in mayoral race: "Every vote matters" -- Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said. -- Jun 2557 minutes ago
Iran strikes 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.1 day ago
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff -- The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.1 day ago
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says -- National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool. -- Jun 253 hours ago
Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting -- Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote. -- Jun 253 hours ago