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Tables turn as GOP seeks to prosecute Jack Smith aide for obstruction

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is turning the tables on a former special counsel aide, asking the Justice Department to prosecute Thomas Windom for obstruction -- the same charge that landed two Trump allies in prison.

November 19, 2025

Senate passes Epstein files bill by unanimous consent after overwhelming House vote

The House of Representatives voted 427-1 on Tuesday to compel the Justice Department to release all files from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking crimes. The Senate immediately followed, passing the measure by unanimous consent.

November 18, 2025

U.K. ramps up warnings about Chinese intelligence threats via professional networking sites

Britain's MI5 intelligence agency has issued an espionage alert warning that Chinese spies are actively using LinkedIn and professional networking sites to target and recruit U.K. lawmakers and government officials on behalf of China's Ministry of State Security.

November 18, 2025

Democrats erupt in rare House floor battle over succession rigging claims

House Democrats erupted in a rare intraparty battle Tuesday as Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez forced a floor vote condemning fellow Democrat Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia for allegedly rigging his succession.

November 18, 2025

House to vote Tuesday on forcing release of all Epstein files with Trump’s backing

The long-standing political controversy over the Epstein files has shifted from conspiracy theories about the Clintons to unsubstantiated accusations that President Trump participated in Epstein's sex trafficking and is concealing evidence.

November 17, 2025

Tehran says no uranium enrichment happening as bombed facilities remain untouched

Iran's foreign minister announced that Tehran has halted all uranium enrichment following the destruction of its enrichment facilities by Israeli and U.S. forces in June, while signaling the country remains open to negotiations with the West over its nuclear program.

November 17, 2025

Judge doubts Trump voter program but can’t stop it — yet

A federal judge on Monday said she's "troubled" by a Trump administration program that lets states scrub noncitizens from voter lists but ruled she lacks authority to block it.

November 17, 2025

Venezuelans focus on economic survival amid escalating U.S. tensions with Maduro regime

Venezuelan citizens remain focused on economic survival despite escalating tensions between the United States and the Nicolas Maduro regime.

November 16, 2025

ICE says toothbrushes are too dangerous for migrants in processing facilities

ICE is drawing a hard line on dental hygiene for migrants in short-term processing facilities, telling federal judges that toothbrushes pose too much danger to hand out freely.

November 14, 2025

Missing children of Armero: Colombian families hope for reunion 40 years after volcanic disaster

Families in Colombia continue searching for hundreds of children who went missing during the devastating 1985 Nevado del Ruiz volcanic eruption that killed approximately 25,000 people and destroyed the town of Armero, with many children separated from their families in the chaos and given up for adoption.

November 14, 2025

Congress races to negotiate health care deal before Obamacare subsidies expire

Congress faces a tight deadline to negotiate a health care deal before enhanced Obamacare subsidies expire on December 31, giving lawmakers less time than the 43 days it took to end the recent government shutdown.

November 13, 2025

Security drones promise to stop school shooters in 50 seconds, but Uvalde problem remains

A Texas company is testing shoebox-sized security drones designed to stop school shooters before police arrive -- but critics say the technology can't solve the problem that trapped victims at Uvalde.

November 13, 2025

California’s governor defends license revocations as Trump administration claims victory

California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants amid a dispute between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Trump administration over whether the licenses were improperly issued or are being revoked for unspecified state law violations.

November 13, 2025

Epstein emails reveal 2011 attempts to link Trump to sex trafficking allegations

House Republicans released a large batch of documents Wednesday that were subpoenaed from the Justice Department's investigation into deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

November 12, 2025

Thanksgiving pie wars: New survey data reveals what Americans really want for dessert

The great Thanksgiving pie debate between apple and pumpkin reveals that while apple pie dominates year-round sales with 29% of purchases, pumpkin pie claims the holiday throne with 29% of Americans choosing it as their favorite Thanksgiving dessert.

November 12, 2025

From Bernie ally to Trump defender: Fetterman’s political transformation stuns Democrats

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman's transformation from progressive darling to Fox News fixture has triggered a stunning political reversal that threatens his Democratic future.

November 12, 2025

Trump threatens to resume nuclear weapons testing, sparking international alarm

President Trump's announcement that he may resume nuclear weapons testing has created anxiety in Moscow and Beijing while confusing nonproliferation experts about U.S. intentions.

November 11, 2025

Trump’s media legal streak goes international as BBC apologizes for deceptive editing

The BBC is reeling from an editing scandal that could cost the British broadcaster $1 billion and has already claimed two top executives.

November 11, 2025

Pandemic fitness trend continues: Americans embrace calisthenics done at home

Calisthenics, the age-old practice of using body weight for exercise rather than equipment, is experiencing a resurgence driven by convenience, affordability and pandemic-era fitness habits, though experts note it has limitations compared to weight training for building significant muscle mass.

November 11, 2025

Trump issues preemptive pardons to 77 people tied to 2020 election overturn attempts

President Trump issued preemptive pardons late Sunday night to 77 individuals charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, including several high-profile allies and former advisers.

November 10, 2025