House panel votes to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
The move came after the House Oversight Committee accused the former Wall Street private equity investor of ignoring subpoenas in its probe of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Senate moves to rein in college sports 'Wild West' with sweeping new rules for players, schools
The Protect College Sports Act targets name, image and likeness (NIL) rules, transfer portal limits and a revenue sharing cap in the Senate.
Democrat rebels defy Jeffries to hand GOP critical win just before midterms
House Democrats Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez broke ranks to rescue a Republican rule vote, dealing a fresh blow to Hakeem Jeffries.
EXCLUSIVE: Haitian illegal alien gang member who went viral yelling ‘Biden forever’ during ICE arrest deported
A Haitian gang member who shouted "Biden forever" during his viral ICE arrest has been deported to Haiti after spending 19 months in custody.
Wicker, Shaheen to propose resolution urging U.S. cooperation with Russian pro-democracy movement
A pair of influential bipartisan Senators plan to introduce a resolution Wednesday calling on the State Department to bolster cooperation with Russia’s pro-democracy movement inside and outside the country, according to a draft obtained exclusively by The Hill. Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the non-binding resolution to coincide with a major…
High-profile Democrat breaks with party, embraces key pieces of Trump agenda
Haley Stevens backs Trump administration policies on critical minerals, data centers and public equity stakes in high-growth industries like Intel.
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur examines how the Iran war is undercutting what was once a political advantage for Republicans.
The Memo: Blanche blasts through norms as Rose Garden ‘press secretary’
An administration that often exhibits ostentatious pride in bursting through norms did so yet again Tuesday afternoon, when Attorney General Todd Blanche took a turn as de facto White House press secretary. Blanche spoke to reporters in the Rose Garden, mixing together commentary on legal matters, praise of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s prosecution of the…
Comey asks to push trial in seashell case to February
Former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday asked that his trial on charges of threatening President Trump’s life with seashells styled to spell “86 47” be moved to February. Comey had previously motioned to have the trial start Oct. 21. His latest motion, written by defense attorney Joseph Zeszotarski Jr., requested that the date be…
House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein deposition
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday in a unanimous bipartisan vote held Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for the deposition related to his ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers have sought to question Black, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, about payments he made to Epstein totaling millions…
Trump: Kennedy Center won’t be renovated if courts deny board’s naming plan
President Trump said Tuesday that the Kennedy Center will not be renovated if courts shoot down the naming plan chosen by the center’s board. “The Board of The Kennedy Center today agreed, almost unanimously, to close the Building for Safety reasons, and so that it can begin the process of Reconstruction,” the president said in…
Finneas withdraws from Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore ouster
Billie Eilish’s brother and music collaborator Finneas is the latest of several artists that have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour after rapper Macklemore was removed for delivering a “free Palestine” message. Finneas joins Danish band Lukas Graham, Irish band Beoga and Aaron Rowe in announcing that they would no longer open for Sheeran on…
Two Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions bill
The House advanced legislation on Tuesday that grants President Trump tariff authorities on countries purchasing Russian energy and extends existing sanctions on Iran, clearing a major procedural hurdle for the Russia Sanctions Act.
Pentagon reveals secret space weapons are already in orbit — but won't say what they do
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed the Space Force has on-orbit space control weapons, but the Pentagon won't say what they are or how they work.
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats at oversight hearing
Lawmakers pressed FBI Director Kash Patel during a contentious oversight hearing on Tuesday about his leadership of a bureau that has seen massive changes since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.
WATCH: 'Lifelong Democrat' admits she is ‘ashamed’ of party after son killed in illegal immigrant crash
Democrat Elizabeth Carter told Congress she is "ashamed" of her party after her son was killed by an illegal immigrant truck driver in California.
Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election
Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying elect...
AfD campaigns using cardboard figures from Hindenburg to Weidel
The parliamentary group of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Brandenburg state parliament is drawing on the history of the German Empire for...