Epstein grand jury transcripts contain testimony from 2 witnesses, DOJ says

The grand jury transcripts that the Justice Department is attempting to unseal from the investigations into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his former associate Ghislaine Maxwell contain testimony from only two law enforcement officers, top Justice Department officials said in a court filing late Tuesday. The grand juries that indicted Epstein and

U.S. sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing case against Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro

Washington — The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned a Brazilian Supreme Court justice who is overseeing the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro, claiming the judge is responsible for human rights violations and politicized prosecutions. The sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent target Alexandre de Moraes, who has served on the Brazilian Supreme Federal

Harris says she won’t run for California governor

Washington — Former Vice President Kamala Harris won’t run for California governor next year, she announced Wednesday afternoon in a statement.  “In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their governor,” the 60-year-old Oakland native and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee said. “I love

GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, Democrats vote to advance congressional stock trading ban

Washington — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri joined Democrats Wednesday to advance legislation that would ban members of Congress from buying, selling or owning individual stocks.  In an 8-7 vote, Hawley and Senate Democrats on the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted the legislation out of committee, with all other

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,