Federal judge in Florida denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury material

Trump tries to shift focus from Epstein files Trump tries to shift focus from Epstein files to Obama “treason” claims 02:57 Washington — A federal judge in Florida has denied the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury material stemming from investigations in 2005 and 2007 into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Judge

Small Business Sentiment Surges as the One Big Beautiful Bill Takes Effect

“Small business owners are matching the market with increased confidence,” CNBC reports in their latest Small Business Survey — which shows a renewed sense of economic optimism as President Donald J. Trump’s policies deliver results and as the landmark One Big Beautiful Bill takes effect. Here’s what you need to know: Nearly half of small

White House unveils U.S. strategic plan on AI. Here’s what it includes.

The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled an AI Action Plan aimed at maintaining U.S. dominance in the artificial intelligence race. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort the White House began earlier this year with an executive order removing AI guardrails imposed by the Biden administration. The plan, which includes more than 90 federal policy actions, broadly

Trump administration violated the law by withholding some Head Start funds, congressional watchdog finds

Washington — The Trump administration violated federal law by withholding congressionally appropriated funding for the Head Start program from being spent, according to a new report by Congress’s independent watchdog.  The Government Accountability Office found the Department of Health and Human Services’ Children and Families Services Programs violated the Impoundment Control Act (ICA) of 1974