DOJ accused of flouting law in Epstein name dump

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act — a long list of names as disparate as Janis Joplin, Julian Assange and former Vice President Dick Cheney — has sparked an outcry on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are accusing the DOJ of failing to comply with its final obligation under…

Cornyn warns of ‘massacre’ if Paxton beats him in Texas GOP primary

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) warned Lone Star State Republicans against nominating state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the GOP primary. “If Ken Paxton is the nominee, we could well experience a massacre, and the first Democrat elected since 1994 in the state of Texas,” Cornyn told supporters in Fort Worth, Texas, according to NBC…

Roughly 1 in 4 hold negative opinion of both major political parties: Survey

A new survey found that 1 in 4 Americans have a negative opinion of both major political parties ahead of midterm elections. Poll results from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 1 in 10 Americans feel good about both parties. The feelings follow the longest government shutdown in the country’s history last…

Alsobrooks becomes first Senator to endorse Crockett in Texas Senate race

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary for Senate in the Lone Star State, becoming the first Senator to back the congresswoman.  In a Wednesday release, Alsobrooks endorsed Crockett and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in their respective Senate races. “In the Senate, we need leaders who are both…

House Democrat: Mamdani’s proposed wealth taxes ‘not going to work’

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) seemed skeptical Wednesday about the potential effectiveness of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) proposed wealth tax, suggesting it may drive more people to flee south rather than pay. “I think that if Mamdani’s law were to go forward and he would increase taxes … you’ll see more people move…

Les Wexner denies knowledge of Epstein crimes in deposition with skeptical Democrats

Billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner denied firsthand knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activity in a deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday, garnering skepticism from Democrats. Wexner, who employed Epstein as a financial manager through the 1990s and early 2000s, told the panel he was conned by Epstein,…