Senate Democrats seek to force release of Epstein files with rarely used law

Washington — Senate Democrats are trying to force the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files using a little-known law that directs executive agencies to turn over information to congressional oversight committees, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday. “Today Senate Democrats take additional action to try and uncover the truth about the Epstein

Trump announces 25% tariff on India

Trump shortens ceasefire deadline for Russia President Trump says he’s shortening the deadline for Russia to reach ceasefire with Ukraine 01:47 President Trump announced Wednesday the U.S. would impose tariffs of 25% on imports from India — in addition to an unspecified “penalty” — for what he said were its high tariffs and trade barriers,

RFK Jr.’s rhetoric appears to put blame on patients for health issues

On a recent weekday evening, Ashly Richards helped her 13-year-old son, Case, with homework. He did math problems and some reading, underscoring how much he’s accomplished at his school for children with autism. Richards has heard Trump administration officials suggest that food dyes and pediatric vaccines cause autism and ADHD. That stance, she said, unfairly

Senate confirms former Trump attorney Emil Bove as U.S. appeals court judge

Washington — The Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Emil Bove, President Trump’s former defense lawyer, to serve on a U.S. appeals court, confirming the controversial nominee to a lifetime appointment on the federal bench. The upper chamber voted 50-49 to green-light Bove’s nomination to the Philadelphia-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd

What the new CDC director has said about vaccines, fluoride and more

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday along party lines, 51 to 47, to confirm Susan Monarez as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  President Trump nominated her for the role in March, praising her as “an incredible mother and dedicated public servant” who “understands the importance of protecting our children, our