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Massie raises Epstein files in X poll after Bondi ousted

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), one of the lead lawmakers behind the push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, wants to know how the public feels about Pam Bondi being ousted as attorney general. “I support Trump firing Pam Bondi. Do you?” Massie posed to his followers on the

Lawsuit challenges new Florida version of SAVE America Act

A new lawsuit has been filed challenging a recently enacted Florida law that mirrors the language of the federal Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act — President Trump’s self-described “No. 1” legislative priority. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal

Commission OKs White House ballroom

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) on Thursday voted to approve President Trump's plans for a ballroom located where the East Wing once stood next to the White House. Most of the commission's members, including Trump-appointed chair William Scharfe, voted to

Macron fires back at Trump over marriage quip, NATO threats

French President Emmanuel Macron shot back at President Trump for comments he made about NATO and his wife, according to a report from French outlets Le Monde and Agence France-Presse (AFP). Trump on Wednesday ridiculed Macron as well as his wife, Brigitte Macron, during a

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after reportedly growing frustrated by her failure to pursue his political enemies with sufficient zeal and her handling of the Epstein files. Trump confirmed in a Truth Social post that Bondi is out as

Rudeness may be rewarded—as a response to rudeness

If you don't have anything nice to say, perhaps it's OK to say it anyway—if responding to someone who has treated you or your team rudely, new Cornell research suggests. Civil responses to disrespectful behavior remain the best option. But in a variety of contexts—from hockey

Key Democrat says Bondi can't escape Epstein files testimony

Fired Attorney General Pam Bondi still will have to appear for a slated deposition before the House Oversight Committee, members who voted to subpoena her said Thursday, even as the panel’s majority said the matter is an open question. “Attorney General Pam Bondi has been