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Feds failed victims of Epstein ‘at every turn,’ House panel probe fnds
A House committee that conducted a monthslong investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring released a final report Tuesday accusing the federal government of mishandling the case and calling for further Justice Department investigations into some Epstein associates, including a former Democratic mayor and Obama administration adviser.
Doctors shun ‘miracle drug’ label for GLP-1s amid emerging health claims about weight-loss drugs
Doctors are warning against treating GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes as a "miracle drug" for a range of ailments.
Trump should take his talents elsewhere
President Trump has proved himself capable and tireless, but America no longer seems to be buying what he is selling.
Katie Zacharia denies report she’s seeking White House press secretary role again
Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is pushing back on a report that she is trying out again for the job as President Trump's chief spokesperson.
Could Democrats give Schumer the boot?
The midterm blue tsunami might sweep away Sen. Charles E. Schumer, the top Senate Democrat who seemed a shoo-in for majority leader but is now facing a different kind of wave from his own caucus.
Nvidia probe of CEO’s affair with alleged Chinese spy opens questions about U.S. chip-export policy
The Chinese Ministry of State Security, the civilian intelligence service, is suspected of conducting a major spying operation by recruiting an agent who had an affair with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Supreme Court allows Trump to build border wall in Texas’ Big Bend
The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the OK on Monday to resume building border wall in Texas' Big Bend area, including through the rugged national park, setting aside a lower court's injunction.
Trump, rebuked by voters, weighs post-election options on Iran
Declare victory and go home. Keep a naval blockade until Tehran cries uncle. Drop bombs until the Iranian regime surrenders. President Trump said he would not attack Iran until after the midterm elections. Now, decision time has arrived.
Both sides of the gun debate optimistic post-election as sales surge looms
Look for gun sales to surge in the coming months, a leading Second Amendment group said, as Americans come to grips with Democrats' ascendance to power on Capitol Hill and in several states.
Hegseth orders revamp of U.S. military’s senior-level academies with focus on combat, warfighting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. military's professional education system to eliminate what he said were "decades of academic drift" and restore a focus on combat readiness and warfighting skills.
Trump wants immigration deal with Democrats — says deportations may have been ‘too tough’
President Trump said he's is ready to work with Democrats on an immigration reform bill and revealed that he believes his illegal immigration removal policies may have been viewed as "too tough."
Maryland residents bring data center fight to Supreme Court
Maryland landowners have rushed to the Supreme Court, asking the justices to halt a power company's attempt to survey their property.
Trump girds for next battle with Democrats after midterm massacre
President Trump is gearing up for a bloody, partisan brawl with Congress during his final two years in office.
Israeli president skips over Netanyahu, says Eisenkot gets the first chance to form a government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday selected Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leading political rival, to attempt to form a new government in the wake of inconclusive parliamentary elections last month.
Significant bright spots in the 2026 midterm elections
So much for my "cautious optimism" before the midterms.
Lawmakers confront upheaval, big to-do list as Congress returns for lame-duck session
Congress returns Monday to grapple with midterm election fallout and decide what, if any, legislation on a long to-do list can pass in the final weeks of the Republican majorities.
Strike a pose: South Korea’s crack commandos train on the catwalk to strut, flounce, posture
The South Korean public has been stunned to see film of their fearsome "black berets" flouncing down catwalks under the careful instruction of female fashion models, halting dramatically, pirouetting and striking poses.
Charlamagne Tha God tells Dems ‘don’t get comfortable’ after big election wins
Radio host and podcaster Charlamagne Tha God took to the airwaves to tell Democrats not to "get comfortable" following landslide wins for the party on Tuesday.
‘Ready to make their demands a reality’: Socialists storm Congress in upheaval election
The Democratic Socialists of America made their mark on the Democratic Party on Tuesday and are now preparing to flex that power in the next Congress.
Meet Congress’ new batch of DSA-backed lawmakers
The Democratic Socialists of America are expanding their footprint on Capitol Hill.
