Vance in Hungary expresses optimism Iran will respond before deadline

Washington — Vice President JD Vance voiced support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his reelection bid during a trip to Budapest Tuesday, while also expressing optimism about negotiations with Iran amid President Trump’s rapidly approaching deadline for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.  Speaking to thousands of Hungarians five days before

Bill Gates to appear before House committee investigating Epstein

Washington — Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee for a transcribed interview as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans. The Microsoft co-founder is scheduled for questioning on June 10, the source said.  Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the panel’s Republican chairman, wrote