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SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination and refused to answer questions during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday, according to Chairman James Comer. The closed door appearance marked the first time Maxwell … Read more
SUMMARY TEHRAN / OMAN — Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday reiterated that the country’s missile program remains off the negotiating table in renewed talks with the United States, as both sides seek to revive discussions on Tehran’s nuclear activities. The comments come amid rising tensions in the Middle East and ongoing US sanctions targeting Iranian … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, a first time congressional candidate and the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, in the race for New York’s Twelfth Congressional District, according to three people familiar with the decision. The rare primary endorsement by Pelosi, who is retiring next January, adds … Read more
SUMMARY President Donald Trump faced bipartisan criticism after a Trump racist social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as primates circulated on his social platform Thursday night. Prompting condemnation from civil rights groups, Republican lawmakers and historians during the first week of Black History Month. The Trump racist … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — Top Democrats on Friday condemned a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, posted on former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account, and challenged Republican leaders to respond. The post appeared amid Trump’s growing late night social media activity and was removed roughly … Read more
SUMMARY MILAN — US Vice President JD Vance faced boos from portions of the crowd at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday, though American viewers of NBC’s broadcast did not hear the negative reaction. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions over US domestic politics during international sporting events. As speedskater … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump deleted a video from his social media account Thursday night after widespread criticism over its depiction of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The brief clip, part of a longer post promoting false claims about the 2020 election, drew condemnation from both … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the US Senate, sharply criticized a social media post shared by former President Donald Trump late Thursday that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, calling it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House.” … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump shared a video on his Truth Social account Thursday night that briefly depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, drawing swift criticism from politicians, civil rights organizations, and media commentators. The short clip, which promotes false claims about the 2020 election, overlays … Read more
SUMMARY Indirect talks between United States and Iranian officials began in Oman on Thursday as both sides test a diplomatic opening aimed at easing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and broader regional stability. The US/Iran talks in Oman mark the first structured engagement between the two governments in months, following escalating rhetoric and military posturing. … Read more
