Topline House Democrats unveiled 19 new images from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Friday featuring President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and other high-profile figures—the latest trove of documents to be made public ahead of the Justice Department’s highly anticipated release of its Epstein files next week. President Donald Trump is pictured in an […]
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Topline Senate Democrats want an audit of the federal government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein to make sure the Trump administration didn’t tamper with any files before they’re released to the public, sending a letter to the Justice Department’s inspector general Thursday to help relieve concerns about potential “contamination, tampering, or concealment” of the Epstein files. […]
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I knew about beauty pageants because of JonBenét Ramsey, and I was frightened by beauty pageants because of JonBenét Ramsey, because she was the first girl through whom I learned that if you are beautiful you may get killed, and once you are killed you will become the property of the country, and the country […]
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Topline Grand jury materials from Jeffrey Epstein’s New York criminal case, which led to his 2019 arrest, will soon be released, a federal judge ruled Wednesday—meaning all grand jury materials in Epstein-related prosecutions will shortly be made public, after other judges in Florida and New York already greenlighted documents coming out in other cases. Protesters […]
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Topline National Guard troops can no longer be deployed in Los Angeles while the case over their presence in the city is pending, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, saying the Trump administration was keeping troops in the city “despite no evidence” that they are necessary and marking the latest legal blow to Trump’s military deployment […]
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Topline President Donald Trump called the renewed focus on “affordability” a “hoax” during a highly anticipated speech on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, his latest jab against the word while spending by American consumers has slowed amid low economic confidence. Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania began Tuesday evening. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Key Facts Trump claimed prices […]
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Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. The Trump administration’s plan to weaken U.S. fuel economy rules, claiming it will make new cars about $1,000 cheaper for consumers – presumably because automakers can use less sophisticated powertrains – ignores a […]
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Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty President Donald Trump and his ever-loyal administration have really only employed one strategy when it comes to their messaging regarding the economy, the government shutdown, immigration, domestic and foreign threats, and virtually every other hot-button issue that has plagued his second term: Blame Democrats. Whether he’s pointing his stubby, little […]
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Topline President Donald Trump appeared with a bandaged right hand during a Wednesday appearance in the Oval Office, the second day in a row he has used bandages on the hand as his health faces increased scrutiny. Trump has wore two bandages on his hand in a Tuesday cabinet meeting. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images […]
Read More Topline President Donald Trump appeared with a bandaged right hand during a Wednesday appearance in the Oval Office, the second day in a row he has used bandages on the hand as his health faces increased scrutiny. Trump has wore two bandages on his hand in a Tuesday cabinet meeting. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images […]
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The National Institutes of Health longstanding “payline” has helped everyone see the connection between the scientific peer review process and NIH grant funding decisions. What will the latest NIH announcement mean to this? (Photo by MICHAEL MATHES/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Are you are interested in getting National Institutes of Health funding […]
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Topline Venezuela’s air space will remain open, its government said Saturday, denouncing President Donald Trump for saying it is “to be closed in its entirety” amid escalating tensions with the Venezuelan government and a U.S. military campaign against alleged drug cartels in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump participates in a video call with military service […]
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Topline President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to a new low during his second term in a poll released Friday, just a few weeks after the longest government shutdown of all time was brought to an end. The Gallup poll was published Friday. Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images Key Facts The […]
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Topline President Donald Trump praised New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said he didn’t mind if Mamdani considered him a fascist during a friendly White House meeting Friday, weeks after the two traded barbs ahead of New York City’s mayoral election. Trump met with Mamdani in the White House on Friday afternoon. Photo by […]
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Topline President Donald Trump’s deployment of over 2,000 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., was illegal, a federal judge ruled Thursday, siding with local officials as troops near their fourth month of deployment in the city. Members of the National Guard patrol near the U.S. Capitol on October 1, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Photo by […]
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Topline President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will aim to create a singular, national regulatory process for artificial companies to clear, opposing “overregulation” from states as the race for AI supremacy speeds up among some of the world’s most valuable companies. US president Donald Trump delivers remarks at the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the […]
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DNIPROPETROVSK, UKRAINE – November 18: (Photo by Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Ad/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu via Getty Images Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 1,364. Russian Attacks on Ukraine Between Nov. 14-17, Russian strikes killed 18 civilians and injured some 40 others across Ukraine. The northeastern province of Kharkiv was hardest-hit with seven fatalities, followed by southeastern […]
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Nov. 18-22 net approval rating: Trump’s approval rating fell to 38% in the latest Reuters/Ipsos survey released Tuesday, a two-point decline from its previous poll and a low-point for Trump’s second term in the groups’ weekly polls (the latest survey of 1,017 voters conducted Nov. 14-17 has a three-point margin of error). The poll also […]
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Topline President Donald Trump said strikes in Mexico to disrupt drug trade are “okay with me,” telling reporters he is open to taking military action in the neighboring country as the U.S. continues to conduct deadly strikes against alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. Trump commented on Mexico during an Oval Office appearance […]
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Topline President Donald Trump had a rough-sounding voice while taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, saying his hoarseness was from shouting at people over matters of trade and wasn’t a sign of any broader health issue. Trump made the comments during an Oval Office appearance Monday. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) […]
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Topline House lawmakers are expected to approve legislation this week that would force the Trump administration to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, potentially teeing up the documents to be released within weeks—though while President Donald Trump said Monday he’d sign the legislation if it comes to his desk, it remains to be seen how […]
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The U.S.’s biggest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, was moving into a position close enough to carry out strikes on the country, the Times reported, and the president was meeting with officials to review military options. He hadn’t ruled out direct action inside the country. Trump has engaged in saber-rattling toward Venezuelan President […]
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Topline Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s promised $2,000 tariff “dividend” would require legislation in Congress, offering a more cautious view of the proposed payments after Trump days ago said they would be distributed “next year.” President Donald Trump speaks to members of press aboard Air Force One on November 14, 2025 while […]
Read MoreTopline Attorney General Pam Bondi said she’s appointed a prosecutor to handle President Donald Trump’s request to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship to Bill Clinton, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman and others—as Trump alleges the “Epstein hoax” involved “Democrats, not Republicans.” President Donald Trump listens as first lady Melania Trump speaks at […]
Read MoreTopline The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday distributed $10,000 bonuses to some TSA agents who worked throughout the duration of the government shutdown, a day after Congress voted to end the record-long 43-day shutdown. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks to the Berkeley County GOP on November 7, 2025, in North Charleston, South Carolina. […]
Read MoreTopline President Donald Trump recently suggested Americans would be paid out $2,000 using tariff revenue, defending his controversial trade policy as it faces legal hurdles, though bettors express serious doubts over checks actually materializing. Trump has said the checks will not apply to high income earners. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts […]
Read MoreTopline President Donald Trump told sports talk show host Pat McAfee that Republicans scored a “big win” after a group of eight Senate Democrats voted for the government funding bill slated to end the government shutdown, which has continued for 42 days. Trump made the comments to McAfee on Tuesday. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) […]
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Topline President Donald Trump is angling for the new Washington Commanders stadium to be named after him, ESPN reported—a decision that would likely have to be made by Washington, D.C. city lawmakers and the National Park Service. A photo illustration of President Donald Trump and the Washington Commanders logo. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty […]
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Topline President Donald Trump is downplaying Americans’ persistent concerns about the economy in the wake of Tuesday’s Republican election losses—which have been framed as a plea from voters to address cost-of-living concerns. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the America Business Forum at the Kaseya Center on November 05, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by […]
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Topline Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk will cut prices of their obesity drugs and Medicare will begin covering the drugs for some patients beginning next year, pursuant to a deal President Donald Trump announced Thursday with the drug companies. President Donald Trump makes an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, […]
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Topline Latino voters overwhelmingly broke for Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Tuesday’s election, indicating President Donald Trump’s gains with the demographic in the 2024 election may be eroding. New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) (C) celebrates with lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Dale Caldwell (R) after their win during an election night watch party at […]
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