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Ex-federal prosecutors say Trump media company’s scheme to sell early access to Truth Social posts is likely criminal

A group of 53 former federal prosecutors and agents told a court Monday that President Trump’s media company is likely committing federal crimes by selling Wall Street investors faster access to his Truth Social posts. In a court filing, the former law enforcement officials took aim at Trump Media & Technology Group, which recently launched its…

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House votes unanimously to hold Epstein business associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Washington — The House unanimously agreed to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas as part of lawmakers’ investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.  The measure was passed by unanimous consent a day after the House Oversight Committee voted 41-0 to recommend holding him in contempt.  The matter now heads…

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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who lost a primary to a Trump-backed challenger, introduced articles of impeachment Tuesday against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of defying Congress during the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.  “In all of this, Secretary Hegseth has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as…

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Bessent to speak as Trump administration expected to unveil new Iran sanctions

Washington — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is holding a press conference Monday at the Treasury Department as the Trump administration announces the details of what it’s calling “economic D-Day” for Iran.  Bessent is expected to broaden the administration’s current sanctions regime with the threat of stronger secondary sanctions on entities and countries that transact with…

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Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii’s 1st District

Rep. Ed Case defeated a primary challenger in Hawaii’s 1st District, the Associated Press projected, defying a recent trend of progressive challengers ousting moderate incumbents. With 91% of the vote counted, Case had a nearly 14-point lead over his nearest challenger, state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole.  Keohokalole had criticized Case for his vote to send military…

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