Trump’s Justice Department asks judge to unseal Epstein grand jury material

Washington — The Justice Department on Friday formally asked a federal judge to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The filing from federal prosecutors comes a day after President Trump said he asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of “any and all pertinent grand jury testimony,

ICE head won’t block agents from wearing masks, confirms use of Medicaid data

Washington — In an exclusive interview, Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, told CBS News he’s not a “proponent” of agents wearing masks during arrest operations, but said he will allow the practice to continue due to concerns about his officers’ safety. He also confirmed ICE plans to use data

Trump signs landmark GENIUS Act, hailing “exciting new frontier” for crypto

Washington — President Trump signed a landmark bill to regulate cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing the “exciting new frontier” for the technology one day after the bill passed the House. The legislation, called the GENIUS Act, will be the first major law governing digital currency, establishing a regulatory framework for the $250 billion stablecoin market. Stablecoins

Stablecoins get big boost as Trump signs Genius Act. Here’s what to know.

President Trump on Friday is signing the Genius Act, the first major federal law governing cryptocurrencies.  The law establishes federal regulations for “stablecoins,” which are viewed as a relatively safe type of cryptocurrency because their value is pegged to fixed assets, like the dollar. The Genius Act passed in the House on Thursday by a

Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House

Washington — President Trump is set to sign a landmark bill to regulate cryptocurrency on Friday, one day after the bill passed the House despite some opposition from conservatives.  The legislation, called the GENIUS Act, will be the first major law governing digital currency, establishing a regulatory framework for the $250 billion stablecoin market. Stablecoins

Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony

Washington — President Trump late Thursday ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein as his administration faces pressure to disclose more details on the late sex offender. “Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to