Melinda French Gates Addresses New References to Bill Gates in Epstein Files

Messages in the latest Epstein files suggesting that Bill Gates had engaged in extramarital sex brought up “painful” memories, his former wife said in an interview. Mr. Gates has denied the claims.Read More
Epstein Helped Woody Allen’s Daughter Get Into College, Emails Show

Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, agreed to help Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn’s daughter after Jeffrey Epstein connected them, emails released by the Justice Department show.Read More
In Forcing the Clintons to Testify on Epstein, Comer Sets a New Precedent

The Republican chairman’s successful targeting of a former president who faces no charge of wrongdoing was the sort of tactic typical in an autocracy where leaders fear being jailed when they are out of power.Read More
Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout

The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.Read More
China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call

Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.Read More
Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage. But It Has a Cost.

A year into President Trump’s second term, his threats, retreats, twists and turns appear to be wearing on allies and adversaries.Read More
Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors

The A.M.A.’s announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.Read More
The Washington Post Eliminates Its Sports Department

The Post is laying off or reassigning all the reporters and editors in its sports section, days before the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy.Read More
Trump Administration Is Delaying Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects

Federal agencies are delaying approvals for renewable energy projects on both federal land and private property at a time when electricity demand is going up.Read More
Man Convicted of Trying to Assassinate Trump Gets Life Sentence

Federal prosecutors told the judge that Ryan Routh had “plotted painstakingly” to ambush Donald J. Trump in 2024 at his golf course near West Palm Beach.Read More