Politics
Bondi defends handling of Epstein files to House panel
President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi in April after being displeased with her handling of DOJ files about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump DOJ ‘lawfare’ fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds
The DOJ has face strong criticism for the creation of the $1.8 Anti-Weaponization Fund which could compensate allies of President Donald Trump.
‘You can’t just leave it to the market’: Frontrunner to replace UK PM Starmer calls for ‘strong public control’ over industry and AI
The U.K. is at risk of becoming trapped in “toxic, divisive politics like the U.S.,” according to Burnham.
Trump’s Oman outburst throws ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’ into the spotlight
The Trump administration has threatened sanctions and military action against Oman, a longtime ally and close security partner.
Russian drone hits apartment block in NATO state Romania; EU prepares fresh sanctions against Moscow
Romania’s president said the collision demands a “firm, coordinated, and appropriate response.”
Michael Dell courted Trump early. His company has reaped rewards
The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.
CFTC bid to vacate order against Winklevoss’ crypto exchange ‘very unusual,’ ex-agency chief says
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is looking to undo a $5 million civil penalty against the Gemini, which was founded by the Winklevoss twins.
Reality star’s long shot L.A. mayoral candidacy becomes surprise test for Democrats
Spencer Pratt is polling around 22%, just behind Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, raising the odds of a November runoff.
Airlines, hotels warn against Trump admin threat to international flights to ‘sanctuary cities’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is considering pulling international flight processing in “sanctuary cities.”
U.S. sanctions Iran’s Hormuz Strait authority, condemns ballistic missile launch at Kuwait
The latest military and economic actions come as President Trump insists he feels no pressure to make a deal with Iran before November’s midterm elections.