According to the memo, federal investigators found no additional third parties implicated in criminal behavior beyond what has already been publicly acknowledged. The DOJ memo emphasized that all undisclosed records are sealed solely to protect the identities and privacy of Epstein's victims, who number over 1,000. The document reaffirms the official conclusion that Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019.

The use of unclaimed funds—which include dormant assets like forgotten bank accounts, utility deposits, and uncashed checks—has sparked a surge in claims by Ohio residents. According to the Ohio Department of Commerce, more than 133,000 claims were initiated between June 3 and June 26, an 80% increase from the week before the budget proposal was introduced.

Council chair Nancy Moore raised concerns about state-level interference, noting the looming bill in Columbus that would prevent new municipal rental regulations. She asked, “why is there an exemption, since state law generally trumps local law?” Gruber explained that lawmakers included a carve-out to allow existing bans to remain but declined to speculate on the legislature’s intent.

Ohio Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on March 28. The law bans DEI‑based hiring and enrollment, prohibits strikes by school faculty, imposes restrictions on how controversial topics can be taught, and requires colleges to provide civics education courses. Institutions that fail to comply risk losing state funding.

An old video testimony has resurfaced online and is circulating widely following recent public clashes between former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The video features an anonymous woman who claims to have been part of Jeffrey Epstein’s prostitution ring, alleging multiple sexual encounters with Trump while she was underage. The viral spread of the testimony comes shortly after Musk publicly alleged that Trump’s name appears in Epstein’s files, reignit

Organizers cite several actions by former President Trump and his administration as evidence of an authoritarian tilt. They refer to Trump’s April 14 remarks suggesting U.S. citizens could be sent to CECOT, his May 4 statement expressing uncertainty about upholding the Constitution, and Stephen Miller’s May 9 assertion that the administration was “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus for all U.S. residents.

A default, economists warn, would be financially catastrophic. It would trigger soaring interest rates on mortgages, credit cards, and student loans, decimate stock markets, and cause major disruptions in essential federal services. Millions of government employees and military members could face furloughs or unpaid work, while recipients of Social Security, veterans benefits, and other federal programs may see their payments halted.

In the first decision, the Court’s six conservative justices lifted a lower court’s injunction that had prevented DOGE personnel from accessing detailed Social Security Administration records. The injunction had been issued by a federal judge in Maryland in April, following lawsuits by civil rights and privacy groups who argued DOGE’s data collection methods were invasive and unlawful.

President Donald Trump has formally requested that Congress rescind $9.4 billion in previously approved federal spending, targeting funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid programs. The proposal, submitted on June 3, 2025, by White House budget director Russell Vought, seeks to legalize cuts initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency.

The legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed the U.S. House in May with only Republican votes and a razor-thin margin. It proposes an extension of Trump-era tax cuts, a boost in defense and immigration enforcement spending, and cuts to safety net programs such as Medicaid and SNAP. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the plan would increase the federal deficit by roughly $2.4 trillion over the next decade and lead to 10.9 million mo

Ukraine launched its most extensive and damaging strike on Russian soil since the start of the war, deploying a clandestine swarm of 117 drones that reached as far as Siberia and damaged or destroyed dozens of strategic bombers on June 1. The operation, dubbed “Spider’s Web,” was the culmination of an 18-month covert mission, according to Ukrainian officials, and marked a dramatic escalation in the conflict just as peace talks were set to resume in Istanbul.

Under existing Ohio law, it is legal for agencies to require officers to meet citation or arrest targets. House Bill 131 would prohibit both formal and informal quotas and prevent law enforcement agencies from using those figures to influence promotions, transfers, or disciplinary actions. The bill also introduces a provision for anonymous reporting of quota policies to the Ohio Attorney General’s office, which would have the authority to investigate and issue cease-and-desis

The announcement was made during a phone call from President Trump to their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, which she shared on social media. Savannah, a vocal supporter of President Trump, had actively campaigned for their release, including speaking at the 2024 Republican National Convention. In a video posted online, she expressed her disbelief and gratitude, stating, "The president called me personally as I was walking into Sam's Club and notified me that he was signing pard

In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the “No Tax on Tips Act” on May 20, 2025, marking a significant step toward changing the financial landscape for millions of American service workers. The bill, which now heads to the House of Representatives, would exempt up to $25,000 in annual tip income from federal income tax for employees earning $160,000 or less.

The downgrade follows similar decisions by S&P in 2011 and Fitch in 2023. Together, these actions reflect growing skepticism among global financial observers about the U.S. government's ability to sustainably manage its finances. Moody’s cited recent fiscal proposals under consideration, such as large-scale tax cuts and expansive spending bills, as contributing to the downgrade. These initiatives, the agency said, demonstrate a continued trajectory of budgetary deterioration

In a dramatic pre-dawn session on Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved President Donald Trump's expansive tax and spending package, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," by a 215-214 vote. The legislation, central to Trump's second-term agenda, now advances to the Senate, where significant revisions are anticipated.

The refusal comes despite the city’s prior release of two surveillance videos — both silent — that captured segments of the same incident. Those videos omit any audio of the verbal altercation allegedly instigated by McDaniel. According to Sgt. Jason Moze’s incident report, McDaniel, in a “panic state,” entered City Hall yelling, demanding to know the mayor’s location, and proceeded to scream at staff and berate officers, reportedly shouting about Moze being a “giant white ma

President Donald Trump's sweeping domestic policy proposal, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," narrowly advanced out of the House Budget Committee late Sunday night following a rare weekend vote. The committee approved the measure by a 17–16 vote, with four Republican holdouts—Reps. Chip Roy (Texas), Ralph Norman (South Carolina), Andrew Clyde (Georgia), and Josh Brecheen (Oklahoma)—shifting from opposition to voting "present," allowing the bill to proceed without their

The Supreme Court's decision does not prevent the administration from using other immigration laws to pursue deportations but restricts the use of the Alien Enemies Act without proper legal procedures. The case will continue in the Fifth Circuit to determine the legality of the administration's actions and the appropriate notice required for deportations under this statute.

Former special assistant to the mayor, Patrick Costigan, filed a complaint on May 14 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, alleging McDaniel created a hostile work environment at City Hall through repeated antisemitic remarks and behavior. Screenshots submitted with the complaint show McDaniel using slurs and offensive language in text messages targeting Jewish colleagues and residents, including Planning Commission Chair