Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expressed hope Democrats would support government funding when Congress returns after Democratic opposition derailed Thursday's vote.
Tens of thousands of pages of documents have been released over the past year, in most cases by a House committee that subpoenaed the Justice Department and Epstein’s estate. They included emails and text messages showing that Epstein continued to court the rich and famous right up until his 2019 arrest. Dec. 18, 2025: Democrats
The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, comes a top Trump officials have railed against 'activist judges' they sa have unduly restricted executive powers.
More than 100 House Republicans demand oversight of Syria as U.S. prepares to repeal sanctions, warning of potential reversal if progress falters.
More than 100 House Republicans demand oversight of Syria as U.S. prepares to repeal sanctions, warning of potential reversal if progress falters.
An illegal immigrant from El Salvador with a lengthy criminal record was freed after Fairfax prosecutors dropped charges, then he allegedly killed a man in his Northern Virginia home the very next day.
Washington — The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant Thursday night after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified. Democrats objecting to the guidance had been holding up the confirmation. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, of South Dakota, called for and got senators to