Ex-Treasury Secretary and Harvard professor Larry Summers announced plans Monday to step back from public commitments amid fallout from the release of emails between him and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Harvard’s Larry Summers stepping back from public commitments in fallout over Jeffrey Epstein emails: ‘Deeply ashamed’
Ex-Treasury Secretary and Harvard professor Larry Summers announced plans Monday to step back from public commitments amid fallout from the release of emails between him and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
‘We have nothing to hide.’ How Donald Trump shifted on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files
How Donald Trump shifted on releasing the Epstein files
Why are US border agents in Charlotte, and are they allowed to operate there?
Border Patrol is at the center of the immigration crackdown in North Carolina – what does US law say about their presence? Robert Tait and the Associated Press contributed reporting Continue reading…
Trump news at a glance: in a U-turn, president tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
Donald Trump says ‘we have nothing to hide’ as Maga suspicions grow over files – key US politics stories from Monday 17 November at a glance Donald Trump has told his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex … Trump news at a glance: in a U-turn, president tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein filesRead more
Trump jokes he’s first former McDonald’s fry cook to become president, hailing the chain’s spirit
President Donald Trump said Monday that he was the first former McDonald’s fry cook to become president — a 30-minute shift, he joked, that lasted “longer than Kamala’s.” Speaking at the McDonald’s Impact Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., Trump used his fast-food experience to connect with franchisees and … Trump jokes he’s first former McDonald’s fry cook to become president, hailing the chain’s spiritRead more
Granddaughter of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ author criticizes DHS using book name in Charlotte operation
Martha White, the granddaughter of “Charlotte’s Web” author E.B. White, slammed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for using the novel’s name to refer to its Charlotte, N.C., immigration enforcement operation. The Trump administration has called the endeavor “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” “He believed in the rule of law … Granddaughter of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ author criticizes DHS using book name in Charlotte operationRead more
House advances resolution to condemn Rep. Chuy García for timing of his retirement announcement
The House advanced a resolution on Monday brought forth by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) condemning Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) for the controversial timing of his retirement announcement, which ensured his chief of staff would be the only candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the race … House advances resolution to condemn Rep. Chuy García for timing of his retirement announcementRead more
Trump touts economy: ‘You’re so damn lucky’
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump touts economy at McDonald’s conference President Trump told attendees at the McDonald’s Impact Summit on Monday that they are “so damn lucky” he won the 2024 presidential election, … Trump touts economy: ‘You’re so damn lucky’Read more
Larry Summers faces bipartisan scrutiny over years-long ties to Epstein
Democrats and Republicans urge institutions to cut ties after files show Epstein called himself Summers’ ‘wing man’ Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are urging companies and institutions to cut ties with Harvard professor and economist Larry Summers after documents released by the House oversight committee revealed … Larry Summers faces bipartisan scrutiny over years-long ties to EpsteinRead more
Off-duty US pilot who tried to crash plane midair will not serve prison time
Joseph Emerson blamed his behaviour on a mental breakdown triggered by hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Trump promises ‘prices are coming down’ in speech to owners of his beloved McDonald’s: ‘You’re so damn lucky I won’
“I will tell you that nobody has done what we’ve done in terms of pricing,” Trump argued.
Trump promises ‘prices are coming down’ in speech to owners of his beloved McDonald’s: ‘You’re so damn lucky I won’
“I will tell you that nobody has done what we’ve done in terms of pricing,” Trump argued.
TikTok posts – Video showing Donald Trump touching Bill Clinton’s crotch is an AI creation
Video shows President Donald Trump patting President Bill Clinton’s crotch.
Trump DOJ’s James Comey case faces widening judicial backlash
The Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey is facing death by a thousand procedural errors. Federal judges overseeing the criminal case have increasingly raised concerns about the department’s efforts to investigate and indict the adversary of President Trump, from the evidence presented to grand jurors … Trump DOJ’s James Comey case faces widening judicial backlashRead more
The Memo: MAGA tensions are backdrop for Trump’s surprise Epstein U-turn
President Trump’s abrupt U-turn on the Epstein files looks like an effort to take the sting out of an imminent defeat on Capitol Hill. But the Epstein matter is just one of several issues that have caused discontent among Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) base in recent … The Memo: MAGA tensions are backdrop for Trump’s surprise Epstein U-turnRead more
Trump on economy: ‘You’re so damn lucky I won’
President Trump told attendees at the McDonald’s Impact Summit on Monday that they are “so damn lucky” he won the 2024 presidential election, arguing the economy would have been a “catastrophe” under former Vice President Kamala Harris. “Welfare was going up. Everything was going up. Government jobs were … Trump on economy: ‘You’re so damn lucky I won’Read more
Duckworth fires staffer who claimed to be attorney for detained illegal immigrant with criminal history
A staffer for Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has been fired after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said he misrepresented himself as the attorney of a detained illegal immigrant to facilitate the man’s release. Last week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons told the … Duckworth fires staffer who claimed to be attorney for detained illegal immigrant with criminal historyRead more
Did Trump’s Epstein Switcheroo Send Marjorie Greene on Her Wild Arc?
I try not to share ideas or theories that I suspect, by the odds, are not likely true. But sometimes I’m curious enough about one that I want to share it with that proviso. Here’s one. Like almost everyone else I’ve being trying to make sense of Marjorie … Did Trump’s Epstein Switcheroo Send Marjorie Greene on Her Wild Arc?Read more
Massie Revels in Trump’s Epstein Floundering
Trump Is Buying Time As my colleague David Kurtz articulated well in today’s edition of Morning Memo, the mainstream media has rushed to declare that President Trump has reversed or flipped on releasing all the documents that the Justice Department has on its investigation into convicted sex offender … Massie Revels in Trump’s Epstein FlounderingRead more
Lefty firebrand Chi Ossé files to challenge House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Lefty Gen-Z Brooklyn Councilman Chi Ossé has filed papers to run for Congress in a bid to topple House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
What’s next for EVs after the expiration of the tax credit?
(TestMiles) – The future of electric vehicle adoption shifts now that the $7,500 tax credit is gone; affordable models, tech pivots, and new market dynamics emerge. Why does this matter right now? On September 30, 2025, the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles vanished. No fanfare, no … What’s next for EVs after the expiration of the tax credit?Read more
John Bolton: Trump ‘put the gun on the table’ with Maduro
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Monday that President Trump “put the gun on the table” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid tensions between the two countries. “I mean, do you think these boat strikes are stopping the flow of drugs to the United States, for one, … John Bolton: Trump ‘put the gun on the table’ with MaduroRead more
NIH funding cuts have impacted over 74,000 people enrolled in trials: Report
More than 74,000 people have had their lives disrupted by Trump administration cuts to clinical trials supported by the National Institutes of Health, according to a new report released Monday. From the end of February to August, the administration’s unprecedented broadside against NIH resulted in funding losses for 383 clinical trials, new research … NIH funding cuts have impacted over 74,000 people enrolled in trials: ReportRead more
US lifts restrictions on flights in time for Thanksgiving travel
Officials earlier ordered airlines to cut flights as air traffic controllers went absent during the 43-day government shutdown.
Top Michigan official sparks online firestorm when asked to name number of genders: ‘Beyond embarrassing’
Conservatives on social media erupted over a clip showing a top education official in Michigan struggling to answer a question from a Republican lawmaker on how many genders exist. In the viral clip, resurfaced on X by conservative influencer LibsofTikTok on Sunday and seen over 2 million times, Michigan … Top Michigan official sparks online firestorm when asked to name number of genders: ‘Beyond embarrassing’Read more
Illinois mayor declares ‘civil emergency’ after out-of-town protesters threaten violence amid anti-ICE unrest
Mayor Katrina Thompson of Broadview, Illinois declared a “civil emergency” Monday, citing “serious and credible bomb and death threats” and warnings of attempts to disrupt village government after out-of-town protesters threatened to storm Village Hall and “shut down” the local board meeting. Village officials told Fox News the … Illinois mayor declares ‘civil emergency’ after out-of-town protesters threaten violence amid anti-ICE unrestRead more
US troops in Venezuela? Trump hints major moves possible as tensions soar
President Donald Trump said he’s not ruling out sending U.S. ground troops into Venezuela amid his administration’s crackdown on criminal networks tied to the country’s top leadership and drugs that are exported from it. “No, I don’t rule out that, I don’t rule out anything,” Trump said Monday … US troops in Venezuela? Trump hints major moves possible as tensions soarRead more
UN Security Council backs Trump’s Gaza peace plan after Waltz calls territory ‘hell on earth’
The U.N. Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-backed resolution to end the Gaza war and deploy an international stabilization force after Ambassador Mike Waltz urged members to support what he called “a bold, pragmatic blueprint” born from President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. In an address to … UN Security Council backs Trump’s Gaza peace plan after Waltz calls territory ‘hell on earth’Read more
9/11 families urge Trump to press Saudis for accountability ahead of MBS visit to DC: ‘Overwhelming evidence’
Ahead of a visit to the nation’s capital by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Tuesday, a cohort of 9/11 survivors, first responders, and family members of those lost, are urging President Donald Trump to demand that Saudi Arabia take accountability for its alleged role in … 9/11 families urge Trump to press Saudis for accountability ahead of MBS visit to DC: ‘Overwhelming evidence’Read more