Delayed release of Epstein files triggers calls for internal watchdog review

Amid an indefinite wait for the full release of the case files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, some attention is shifting to a lesser-known — if not invisible — group of federal agents: The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General.    The Inspector General’s office serves as an internal watchdog for the

Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy as Democrats push for war powers vote

President Trump said on Truth Social Wednesday that Venezuela will use the money that it draws from a recent oil sale deal with the U.S. on “ONLY American Made Products.” Those purchases could include agricultural products, medicines, medical devices and equipment needed to fix the country’s beleaguered electrical grid, Mr. Trump wrote. “In other words,

Senators force third vote to limit Trump’s strikes on Venezuela

Washington — The Senate is expected to take a third vote today on another war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s ability to strike Venezuela as the U.S. leader continues to take unilateral action against the South American country.  The vote, scheduled for late Thursday morning, comes days after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás