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Trump Defamation Lawsuit Triggers Discovery Fight as Defendants Seek Medical and Psychiatric Records
President Donald Trump faces a high-stakes discovery battle in a Florida defamation case he initiated, as attorneys for the Pulitzer Prize Board move to compel production of his medical and psychiatric records, along with financial and tax documents, arguing the materials are relevant to claims of reputational harm and damages. 
President Donald Trump faces a high-stakes discovery battle in a Florida defamation case he initiated, as attorneys for the Pulitzer Prize Board move to compel production of his medical and psychiatric records, along with financial and tax documents, arguing the materials are relevant to claims of reputational harm and damages. -
Marjorie Taylor Greene Engages Brian Glenn, Triggering Career Shift for White House Correspondent
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican known for her combative political style and prominence within the conservative movement, announced her engagement to journalist Brian Glenn, setting in motion a rare convergence of personal life and professional recalibration inside Washington's political-media ecosystem. 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican known for her combative political style and prominence within the conservative movement, announced her engagement to journalist Brian Glenn, setting in motion a rare convergence of personal life and professional recalibration inside Washington's political-media ecosystem. -
Bill and Hillary Clinton Face Contempt Risk as They Refuse Epstein Testimony, Accuse Trump of Political Diversion
A political and legal standoff is intensifying in Washington as former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refuse to comply with House Oversight Committee demands to testify about their past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising the prospect of a contempt of Congress confrontation just days before scheduled depositions. 
A political and legal standoff is intensifying in Washington as former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refuse to comply with House Oversight Committee demands to testify about their past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising the prospect of a contempt of Congress confrontation just days before scheduled depositions. -
Trump’s ‘Things Can Happen’ Remark Fuels Backlash as Brown University Shooting Kills 2, Injures 9
A mass shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine others injured on Dec. 13, 2025, jolting one of America's most prestigious Ivy League campuses and reigniting a national debate over gun violence and political leadership. The attack, which unfolded during final examinations in Providence, R.I., has drawn renewed scrutiny not only of campus security but also of President Donald Trump's public response, which critics say fell short at a moment of national grief. 
A mass shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine others injured on Dec. 13, 2025, jolting one of America's most prestigious Ivy League campuses and reigniting a national debate over gun violence and political leadership. The attack, which unfolded during final examinations in Providence, R.I., has drawn renewed scrutiny not only of campus security but also of President Donald Trump's public response, which critics say fell short at a moment of national grief. -
Historic Group Sues to Halt $300 Million White House Ballroom as Trump Ousts Architects and Costs Surge
A $300 million plan to add a ballroom to the White House has triggered a federal lawsuit and intensified scrutiny of President Donald Trump's approach to renovating the historic complex, after preservationists alleged that demolition began without required reviews and as project costs ballooned and architects were replaced. The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to halt the work. 
A $300 million plan to add a ballroom to the White House has triggered a federal lawsuit and intensified scrutiny of President Donald Trump's approach to renovating the historic complex, after preservationists alleged that demolition began without required reviews and as project costs ballooned and architects were replaced. The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to halt the work. -
Macy’s Herald Square Stabbing Renews Pressure on NYC Leaders as Tourist Attacked in Store Restroom
The stabbing of a visiting tourist inside Macy's flagship Herald Square store has intensified scrutiny of New York City's approach to public safety, homelessness and mental health, reopening a volatile debate as mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office in January. The unprovoked attack, which occurred during the peak holiday shopping season, has drawn sharp reactions from commentators and renewed calls for policy changes from advocates and critics alike. 
The stabbing of a visiting tourist inside Macy's flagship Herald Square store has intensified scrutiny of New York City's approach to public safety, homelessness and mental health, reopening a volatile debate as mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office in January. The unprovoked attack, which occurred during the peak holiday shopping season, has drawn sharp reactions from commentators and renewed calls for policy changes from advocates and critics alike. -
White House Says Trump’s Bruised Hands Stem From Aspirin Use and ‘Constant’ Handshaking
Photos showing bruising and bandages on President Donald Trump's hands prompted fresh questions about his health this week, drawing a public explanation from the White House that attributed the marks to a combination of frequent handshaking and a daily aspirin regimen disclosed in prior medical reports. 
Photos showing bruising and bandages on President Donald Trump's hands prompted fresh questions about his health this week, drawing a public explanation from the White House that attributed the marks to a combination of frequent handshaking and a daily aspirin regimen disclosed in prior medical reports. -
Kristi Noe Faces Congressional Scrutiny After Claim on Deported Veterans Is Challenged at DHS Hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced pointed scrutiny at a House hearing on Dec. 11 after a statement she made under oath about deported veterans was immediately challenged by the appearance of a Purple Heart recipient who said he was forced to leave the United States. 
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced pointed scrutiny at a House hearing on Dec. 11 after a statement she made under oath about deported veterans was immediately challenged by the appearance of a Purple Heart recipient who said he was forced to leave the United States. -
Boebert Faces FEC Scrutiny After $3,300 Texas Trip Linked to Kid Rock, Filings Show
Representative Lauren Boebert is facing new pressure in Washington after campaign finance disclosures showed her re-election committee paid for a May trip to Texas that coincided with an appearance by musician Kid Rock-an outing that watchdog groups allege crossed into prohibited personal use of political donations. The filings, which detail more than $3,300 in combined entertainment and hotel expenses, have triggered calls for Federal Election Commission scrutiny as the Colorado Republican enters a difficult re-election year. 
Representative Lauren Boebert is facing new pressure in Washington after campaign finance disclosures showed her re-election committee paid for a May trip to Texas that coincided with an appearance by musician Kid Rock-an outing that watchdog groups allege crossed into prohibited personal use of political donations. The filings, which detail more than $3,300 in combined entertainment and hotel expenses, have triggered calls for Federal Election Commission scrutiny as the Colorado Republican enters a difficult re-election year. -
Elon Musk Admits DOGE Role Hurt His Companies, Says 'Political Corruption' Lashed Out at Him
Elon Musk offered his clearest acknowledgment yet that his brief tenure in the Trump administration came at a steep personal and financial cost, telling a sympathetic podcast audience that he now regrets accepting the role of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. 
Elon Musk offered his clearest acknowledgment yet that his brief tenure in the Trump administration came at a steep personal and financial cost, telling a sympathetic podcast audience that he now regrets accepting the role of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
