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Trump Cancels Pakistan Trip for Iran Talks
President Donald Trump has abruptly called off planned U.S. travel to Pakistan for new peace talks with Iran - escalating uncertainty around ongoing negotiations. 
President Donald Trump has abruptly called off planned U.S. travel to Pakistan for new peace talks with Iran - escalating uncertainty around ongoing negotiations. -
Federal Judge Questions Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit, Orders Explanation Over “Self-Suing” Conflict
A federal judge has raised constitutional concerns over a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, ordering both sides to explain how a sitting president can legally pursue claims against agencies he oversees, according to court filings in the Southern District of Florida. 
A federal judge has raised constitutional concerns over a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, ordering both sides to explain how a sitting president can legally pursue claims against agencies he oversees, according to court filings in the Southern District of Florida. -
Did Donald Trump Fire Karoline Leavitt? White House Confirms Her Leave, No Replacement Named
Karoline Leavitt will step away from her role at the White House next week as she prepares to give birth to her first child, according to administration officials, leaving a visible gap in the daily briefing structure under Donald Trump at a moment of heightened political scrutiny. 
Karoline Leavitt will step away from her role at the White House next week as she prepares to give birth to her first child, according to administration officials, leaving a visible gap in the daily briefing structure under Donald Trump at a moment of heightened political scrutiny. -
Trump Drug Policy Overhaul Targets Cannabis, Psychedelics as FDA Fast-Track Plan Advances
Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping recalibration of U.S. drug policy in Washington, directing federal agencies to accelerate research into psychedelic therapies and to reclassify medical marijuana, marking a significant departure from decades of Republican "war on drugs" orthodoxy rooted in the War on Drugs. Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping recalibration of U.S. drug policy in Washington, directing federal agencies to accelerate research into psychedelic therapies and to reclassify medical marijuana, marking a significant departure from decades of Republican "war on drugs" orthodoxy rooted in the War on Drugs. -
Trump Adviser Paula White Faces Backlash After Viral Sermon Clip Shows Stage Crawling
Paula White, a longtime spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, is facing renewed scrutiny after a resurfaced sermon video showing her crawling across a stage while preaching circulated widely on social media, reigniting debate over her religious style and political visibility. Paula White, a longtime spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, is facing renewed scrutiny after a resurfaced sermon video showing her crawling across a stage while preaching circulated widely on social media, reigniting debate over her religious style and political visibility. -
ICE Ex-Deputy Madison Sheahan Faces Allegations Weeks Before Ohio Primary, Denies Relationship Claims
Madison Sheahan, a former senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement official and current congressional candidate in Ohio, is confronting allegations of a past relationship with a campaign subordinate, a controversy emerging less than two weeks before the state's closely watched Republican primary. 
Madison Sheahan, a former senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement official and current congressional candidate in Ohio, is confronting allegations of a past relationship with a campaign subordinate, a controversy emerging less than two weeks before the state's closely watched Republican primary. -
House Oversight Pauses Epstein Hearings Amid Internal Split Over Maxwell Pardon Deal
The House Oversight Committee has paused public hearings tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, triggering sharp criticism from lawmakers and intensifying a broader dispute over whether Ghislaine Maxwell could receive clemency in exchange for testimony. Jasmine Crockett, a member of the panel, said the halt came just as proceedings began yielding substantive information. "They paused Oversight Committee hearings the minute we started getting answers about the Epstein files," Crockett wrote on social media, adding, "Now it's 'roundtables': no rules, no oaths, no subpoenas." She further argued, "You do the math. Because the moment accountability shows up, they shut it down. The survivors deserve better." The decision to suspend formal hearings has shifted activity toward less structured formats, raising concerns among some lawmakers about the loss of subpoena power and sworn testimony. Crockett also criticized Republican leadership directly, stating in a video that "speaker MAGA Johnson and Chairman Comer decided that they were gonna bow down yet again to dementia Don," and adding, "This time he wants he wants to pause the oversight hearings." At the center of the dispute is a divisive question: whether Maxwell, currently serving a federal prison sentence, should be offered a pardon in exchange for cooperating with investigators. James Comer, the committee's chairman, acknowledged internal disagreement on the issue. "A lot of people do," Comer said when asked if such a deal would be favorable, adding, "My committee's split on that." Comer himself expressed opposition, stating, "I think it looks bad," and adding, "Honestly, other than Epstein, the worst person in this whole investigation is Maxwell." His stance places him at odds with some within his own party, reflecting a fracture in how lawmakers view the trade-off between testimony and accountability. Democrats on the panel have taken a unified position against any form of clemency. Robert Garcia, the committee's top Democrat, said, "That would be a huge step backwards, and, quite frankly, so disrespectful to the survivors." He added, "She is a known abuser. She is a known liar." Garcia escalated his criticism further, warning that any negotiation involving a pardon would undermine the investigation itself. "If the DOJ or Oversight Republicans are out there trying to negotiate some sort of pardon that is ... not only a huge slap in the face to this investigation, to anyone, to the American public," he said, "It's a part of a massive cover up." Despite the pause in hearings, Comer indicated that the committee still plans to hear from victims. "I've always planned on having hearings with the victims," he told Fox News, noting that attorneys have been in contact with representatives for those affected. He acknowledged, however, that participation remains limited, saying, "There are some victims who are willing to come in. Most victims aren't, and I completely understand that." The committee's investigative scope extends beyond victims to high-profile figures linked to Epstein's network. According to reporting cited by CNBC, scheduled or planned interviews include Bill Gates, Howard Lutnick, Ted Waitt, and Tova Noel. The probe has also encountered procedural friction with the Justice Department. A planned deposition of former Attorney General Pam Bondi was canceled after the department said she had been subpoenaed in her official capacity. Democrats have threatened contempt proceedings if she does not comply with future requests. 
The House Oversight Committee has paused public hearings tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, triggering sharp criticism from lawmakers and intensifying a broader dispute over whether Ghislaine Maxwell could receive clemency in exchange for testimony. Jasmine Crockett, a member of the panel, said the halt came just as proceedings began yielding substantive information. "They paused Oversight Committee hearings the minute we started getting answers about the Epstein files," Crockett wrote on social media, adding, "Now it's 'roundtables': no rules, no oaths, no subpoenas." She further argued, "You do the math. Because the moment accountability shows up, they shut it down. The survivors deserve better." The decision to suspend formal hearings has shifted activity toward less structured formats, raising concerns among some lawmakers about the loss of subpoena power and sworn testimony. Crockett also criticized Republican leadership directly, stating in a video that "speaker MAGA Johnson and Chairman Comer decided that they were gonna bow down yet again to dementia Don," and adding, "This time he wants he wants to pause the oversight hearings." At the center of the dispute is a divisive question: whether Maxwell, currently serving a federal prison sentence, should be offered a pardon in exchange for cooperating with investigators. James Comer, the committee's chairman, acknowledged internal disagreement on the issue. "A lot of people do," Comer said when asked if such a deal would be favorable, adding, "My committee's split on that." Comer himself expressed opposition, stating, "I think it looks bad," and adding, "Honestly, other than Epstein, the worst person in this whole investigation is Maxwell." His stance places him at odds with some within his own party, reflecting a fracture in how lawmakers view the trade-off between testimony and accountability. Democrats on the panel have taken a unified position against any form of clemency. Robert Garcia, the committee's top Democrat, said, "That would be a huge step backwards, and, quite frankly, so disrespectful to the survivors." He added, "She is a known abuser. She is a known liar." Garcia escalated his criticism further, warning that any negotiation involving a pardon would undermine the investigation itself. "If the DOJ or Oversight Republicans are out there trying to negotiate some sort of pardon that is ... not only a huge slap in the face to this investigation, to anyone, to the American public," he said, "It's a part of a massive cover up." Despite the pause in hearings, Comer indicated that the committee still plans to hear from victims. "I've always planned on having hearings with the victims," he told Fox News, noting that attorneys have been in contact with representatives for those affected. He acknowledged, however, that participation remains limited, saying, "There are some victims who are willing to come in. Most victims aren't, and I completely understand that." The committee's investigative scope extends beyond victims to high-profile figures linked to Epstein's network. According to reporting cited by CNBC, scheduled or planned interviews include Bill Gates, Howard Lutnick, Ted Waitt, and Tova Noel. The probe has also encountered procedural friction with the Justice Department. A planned deposition of former Attorney General Pam Bondi was canceled after the department said she had been subpoenaed in her official capacity. Democrats have threatened contempt proceedings if she does not comply with future requests. -
RFK Jr. Defends Trump’s ‘600% Drug Price Cut’ Claim at Senate Hearing, Sparks Math Backlash
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced sharp bipartisan scrutiny during a Senate Finance Committee hearing after defending Donald Trump's repeated claim that his administration's TrumpRx program has reduced prescription drug prices by as much as 600%, a figure widely challenged by lawmakers and experts as mathematically impossible. 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced sharp bipartisan scrutiny during a Senate Finance Committee hearing after defending Donald Trump's repeated claim that his administration's TrumpRx program has reduced prescription drug prices by as much as 600%, a figure widely challenged by lawmakers and experts as mathematically impossible. -
Trump Early Exit Claims From White House Correspondents’ Event Spark Epstein Scrutiny Debate
Reports that Donald Trump may leave a major Washington media event early have ignited a political dispute over transparency, media relations and renewed scrutiny tied to Jeffrey Epstein, placing the White House Correspondents' gathering at the center of a broader national debate. 
Reports that Donald Trump may leave a major Washington media event early have ignited a political dispute over transparency, media relations and renewed scrutiny tied to Jeffrey Epstein, placing the White House Correspondents' gathering at the center of a broader national debate. -
Trump Says ‘Hope It’s Random’ as 10+ Scientist Deaths Trigger U.S. National Security Review
Federal agencies in Washington are reviewing a series of deaths and disappearances involving individuals linked to sensitive U.S. research programs, with Donald Trump publicly weighing in that he hopes the cases are "random," a remark that has sharpened political and national security scrutiny around the issue. Federal agencies in Washington are reviewing a series of deaths and disappearances involving individuals linked to sensitive U.S. research programs, with Donald Trump publicly weighing in that he hopes the cases are "random," a remark that has sharpened political and national security scrutiny around the issue.
