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Steve Bannon’s Surprisingly Key Role in the Epstein Scandal

We seem to be in another Epstein hiatus before the story and obsession again explodes into the center of the political news ecosystem. Presumably the next episode will come when the White House releases the heavily redacted and/or cooked version of the “Epstein files” that Congress ordered the … Steve Bannon’s Surprisingly Key Role in the Epstein ScandalRead more

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House Democrats share photos of Epstein’s island home

House Oversight Democrats released photos of the Jeffrey Epstein’s home, the latest document release to come as the party pushes ahead with its investigation into the deceased sex offender. The photos offer a look into Epstein’s mansion on his private island in the Caribbean, where he was accused of … House Democrats share photos of Epstein’s island homeRead more

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Epstein island compound seen in new photos released by House Dems

Democrats from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced Wednesday that they have “received never-before-seen photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island that are a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.” “See for yourself. We won’t stop fighting until we end this cover-up and deliver … Epstein island compound seen in new photos released by House DemsRead more

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Live updates: After Tennessee GOP victory, Thune warns of midterm challenges

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday warned that Republicans will face political “headwinds” ahead of the 2026 elections after the GOP won a closer-than-expected Tennessee special election. “The opposition party tends to be more motivated, their voters are motivated. So in a special election or off-year … Live updates: After Tennessee GOP victory, Thune warns of midterm challengesRead more

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Next up in Trump’s immigration sweep: New Orleans

12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Wednesday. Thirty-three years ago today, the first-ever text message was sent. It read, “Merry Christmas.” In today’s issue: 🎷 NEWS THIS MORNING New Orleans is the next immigration target: Federal agents have begun patrolling in New Orleans as … Next up in Trump’s immigration sweep: New OrleansRead more

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House Democrats release new images of Epstein’s private Caribbean island

Images and videos taken in 2020, a year after he died in jail, show the late sex offender’s home House Democrats released a handful of photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island on Wednesday, offering a rare glimpse into a secretive place where Epstein is alleged … House Democrats release new images of Epstein’s private Caribbean islandRead more

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Pentagon probe into secret Signal chats on Houthi strikes set to drop Thursday as Hegseth faces scrutiny

The Defense Department inspector general report analyzing the use of messaging app Signal to share classified information, particularly in planning for Houthi strikes in March, will be released on Thursday.  A classified version of the report has been handed over to the Senate Armed Services Committee and an … Pentagon probe into secret Signal chats on Houthi strikes set to drop Thursday as Hegseth faces scrutinyRead more

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Live updates: After Tennessee GOP victory, Thune warns of midterm challenges

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday warned that Republicans will face political “headwinds” ahead of the 2026 elections after the GOP won a closer-than-expected Tennessee special election. “The opposition party tends to be more motivated, their voters are motivated. So in a special election or off-year … Live updates: After Tennessee GOP victory, Thune warns of midterm challengesRead more

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Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks

The Trump administration is rolling out a new visa-restriction policy in response to a wave of brutal anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria, targeting those accused of orchestrating religious violence against Christians in the West African nation and around the world. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that a … Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacksRead more

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Bondi blasts discrimination lawsuit from immigration judge: ‘Last time I checked, I’m a woman too’

Attorney General Pam Bondi pushed back Tuesday after being sued by a former immigration judge who claims she was wrongfully fired — the first legal challenge to the Trump administration’s sweeping removal of more than 100 immigration judges this year. The lawsuit, filed Monday by former Ohio immigration … Bondi blasts discrimination lawsuit from immigration judge: ‘Last time I checked, I’m a woman too’Read more

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Don’t Overcomplicate the Scandal of Trump’s Lawless High Seas Attacks

What Else Is There to Know, Really? As I was describing yesterday the Trump administration’s emerging line of defense to the unlawful strike on the survivors of the already-unlawful high seas attack, I came perilously close to falling into one of the traps of the Trump era. Unlike … Don’t Overcomplicate the Scandal of Trump’s Lawless High Seas AttacksRead more

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Top Senate Democrat demands $10K shutdown bonus for all air traffic controllers

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called on the Transportation Department to give $10,000 bonus checks to all air traffic controllers and technicians who worked during the shutdown without on-time pay, not just those with perfect attendance. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Duckworth pushed back on the … Top Senate Democrat demands $10K shutdown bonus for all air traffic controllersRead more

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Democrats are playing the long game

The eight Democratic senators who voted to end the federal shutdown two weeks ago played the midterm election long game, and for now, at least, it’s working, as Democrats have elevated health care as a potent issue in the 2026 midterm elections and now have Republicans on defense.

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FBI probes possible ties of National Guard shooter to Tablighi Jamaat, a ‘catalyst’ for jihad

Late last month, when former Afghan commando fighter Rahmanullah Lakanwal vanished without warning from his home in Bellingham, Wash., his wife, Khamila, called his phone, trying to learn where he had gone, according to people familiar with the matter.  “Where are you?” she asked in one call, speaking … FBI probes possible ties of National Guard shooter to Tablighi Jamaat, a ‘catalyst’ for jihadRead more

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Jack Smith subpoenaed for deposition with House Judiciary Committee

FIRST ON FOX: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, subpoenaed former special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday for a deposition, escalating Republicans’ investigation into one of President Donald Trump’s top political foes. Jordan directed Smith to appear before the committee on Dec. 17, according to a copy … Jack Smith subpoenaed for deposition with House Judiciary CommitteeRead more