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SUMMARY WASHINGTON – Former President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee that President Donald Trump told him in the early 2000s that they had “some great times” with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though their relationship later soured over a real estate dispute. Clinton’s statements were made during a videotaped deposition released Monday, … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was escorted from the House chamber Tuesday evening during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address after displaying a protest sign. Green held a sign reading, “Black people aren’t apes,” apparently referencing a controversial social media post by Trump featuring former President Barack Obama … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the gavel used by George Washington during the laying of the US Capitol cornerstone as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address Tuesday night, the US Capitol Historical Society said. The display marks the first time the artifact will appear during the president’s … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, news organizations are mobilizing extensive teams to cover what has increasingly become both a policy speech and a political spectacle. Editors and reporters say preparation for the annual address … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will make tax cuts the centerpiece of his State of the Union address Tuesday night, positioning them as the foundation of his legislative agenda while navigating Republican divisions over tariffs and economic messaging. The president is expected to argue that the economy is strong but that additional tax relief … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday forcefully rejected media reports that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned him about the risks of attacking Iran, dismissing coverage as “fake news” while reaffirming the United States could prevail in any conflict with Tehran. The president’s comments came as the Pentagon, allies and … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, a high stakes moment aimed at energizing Republican voters ahead of November’s midterm elections for control of Congress. The address comes amid declining approval ratings and recent Supreme Court rulings that have constrained his economic and … Read more
SUMMARY The chair of the Congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus is calling for the removal of Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, following allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. Gonzales has denied the claims as political smears. The controversy has intensified calls from both Democrats and Republican … Read more
SUMMARY Netflix board member Susan Rice faced intense scrutiny this week after warning that corporations, media companies, and universities could be held accountable if Democrats regain control of government in upcoming elections. The comments prompted condemnation from former President Donald Trump and conservative activists, intensifying debate over political influence within major US corporations. Rice made … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down a series of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, ruling that his use of emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeded the authority granted by Congress. The 6-3 decision represents a rare check on executive power in trade policy … Read more
