When It Comes to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump Says He Is Ready to Defer to the Courts
After months of pushing back against federal judges and the courts, the president has requested the release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony to be “subject to Court approval.”Read More
After the Floods, a Pain So Vast It Makes Texas Feel Small
The Hill Country has a hold on the hearts of many Texans, meaning the suffering caused by the disaster is reaching as far as the region’s appeal.Read More
Lawmakers Question Whether CBS Canceled Colbert’s Show for Political Reasons
Paramount, the network’s parent, recently agreed to pay President Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit over the editing of an interview on the CBS News program “60 Minutes.”Read More
In Response to Epstein Letter Report, Trump Says He Doesn’t ‘Draw Pictures’
The president disputes reporting from The Wall Street Journal that he drew a picture for Jeffrey Epstein, but as a real estate mogul, he often sketched for charity.Read More
White House to Release $1.3 Billion in Frozen Funds for After-School Programs
The money will allow federally funded after-school programs to open this school year, preserving a lifeline for working parents. But other federal dollars remain on hold.Read More
Why Is Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Getting Canceled?
Maybe the “Late Show” decision is purely financial. But after Paramount’s cave over “60 Minutes,” it is hard to trust.Read More
Trump’s War With Powell Throws a Little-Known Planning Board Into Scrutiny
The National Capital Planning Commission has become pivotal in the administration’s campaign to discredit Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve.Read More
Trump’s Withering Criticism of Powell Puts Fed Decisions Under Microscope
The central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady this month, but there could be a path to cut as early as September.Read More
Bolsonaro, Brazil’s Former President, Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Before Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, to stay home most hours, defying President Trump’s demands that charges against Mr. Bolsonaro be dropped.Read More
As Harvard and Trump Head to Court, the Government Piles on the Pressure
President Trump suggested a deal was coming, but officials are still demanding more from Harvard, including extensive information about international students, staff payroll and protests.Read More