Bill and Hillary Clinton are refusing a House Oversight deposition tied to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing the subpoena is invalid and unfair after other subpoenas were dropped. Chairman James Comer says the committee could move next week to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress, escalating a high-stakes fight over testimony and transparency.

Pam Hemphill, a Jan. 6 defendant, returned to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2026, saying she pleaded guilty for her actions and rejected a pardon from President Donald Trump. She told a House Democratic hearing she traveled from Idaho after believing Trump’s claims, later sought to make amends, and credited Capitol Police with saving her after she was trampled in the crowd.

A 37-year-old woman, Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed in Minneapolis in an incident involving an ICE agent. A witness described hearing gunshots and a crash, while unconfirmed claims say medical help was blocked. Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz condemned the federal presence, while President Donald Trump said the agent acted in self-defense. Key details remain unconfirmed.

This move has raised sharp concerns from lawmakers, transparency advocates, and legal experts who question whether the timing and purpose of

Construction crews began work at the East Wing’s main entrance, where guests traditionally arrive. While it remains unclear how much of the wing will be removed, early images show that the original corridor remains visible in renderings of the new ballroom design, suggesting the extension will expand outward from the existing structure. The East Wing, completed in its current form in 1942 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, has historically housed the Office of the First L

SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is the federal program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries. The average benefit in 2024 was approximately $190 per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA has now warned that it is running out of funds to continue issuing those benefits due to the budget impasse in Congress.

The incident exposed the fragility of digital systems heavily reliant on a small number of cloud providers. Despite being a regional fault centered on the US-EAST-1 data center, the disruption spread globally due to deeply integrated dependencies. AWS services like DynamoDB, essential for real-time data handling, were especially affected when endpoint resolution via DNS began to fail.

The production description emphasizes that “the music, a mix of Keys’ classics and new songs written exclusively for the show, and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going.” Reviews from the Broadway version have praised the show’s riveting performances and the way the musical re‑interprets familiar songs. “If this show doesn’t bullet to Broadway, we should all give up,” wrote The

Her words echo a message she has carried throughout her advocacy work: that justice for survivors should not end when a single perpetrator is punished, but must extend to every person complicit in abuse. Smart drew parallels between her own experience and other high-profile abuse cases, including that of Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the persistent leniency shown toward female enablers. “Women can also play devastating roles in abuse,” she wrote. “They can manipulate, groom,

The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term with two contentious cases that could reshape the legal landscape for free speech, elections, and states’ rights. In its first week, the justices heard Chiles v. Salazar and Bost v. Illinois, both drawing national attention as indicators of how the court’s conservative majority may rule on politically charged issues ahead of the 2024 election cycle.

The U.S. Department of Education’s latest “Nation’s Report Card” shows that America’s education system is, in its own words, failing. The 2024 Education Report Card, compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), found significant declines in student performance across nearly all grades and subjects, marking one of the worst national assessments since the program began in 1969.

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District took a public stand this week, reaffirming its commitment to honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day, even as former President Donald Trump reinstated Columbus Day as the sole national observance. The district shared a message stating, “Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We recognize and celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, past, present, and future.”

The message, delivered by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and produced by the Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration, states, “Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government.” The clip links the shutdown directly to TSA operations and highlights that many employees are working without pay. The explicit partisan blame in the video has drawn criticism and is the central reason multiple airports have refused to dis

Other experts in the field echo her message. Research groups such as the PROT-AGE Study Group recommend similar levels for older adults, suggesting that increased protein can help preserve muscle and physical function. Studies from Harvard and other major institutions also suggest that diets higher in protein, particularly from lean meats, eggs, and legumes, are linked to slower cognitive decline over time.

He began his service as a reserve officer in New Philadelphia before moving into full-time police work in Sugarcreek, Dover, and Kent, Ohio. Arnett joined the Kent Police Department in early 2024 and served there for just over a year before leaving in March 2025. A public statement issued by the Kent Police Department indicated that Arnett had become increasingly affected by the war in Ukraine and made the personal decision to leave his post in order to support Ukraine’s defe

More than 20 states and dozens of localities across the U.S. raised their minimum wages this year, while the federal minimum wage remains

The relaunch also reflects broader shifts in consumer behavior and brand engagement. By integrating the game into its mobile app, McDonald’s

According to law enforcement officials, the gunman fired a single shot from a rooftop approximately 200 yards away, striking Kirk in the neck. He died on the scene. Authorities confirmed Thursday that the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody after confessing to the killing. His father, a sheriff’s deputy, and his pastor were instrumental in turning him in.

Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, has been identified by officials as the prime suspect in the Sept. 10 sniper-style shooting that killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem. Robinson was taken into custody in Washington County after a tip from a family member or friend who said he had confessed or strongly implied responsibility for the killing.

Charlie Kirk, founder and president of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck during a live speaking ev