Kathryn Ruemmler, former general counsel of Goldman Sachs, testified on Wednesday in a private congressional hearing regarding her interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. During her testimony to a House committee, Ruemmler stated that in the six years she knew Epstein, she observed no evidence of him abusing women or girls. She acknowledged later recognizing Epstein as […]
Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has announced the release of his memoir, titled “Promise Me, America.” The book is scheduled to hit shelves on November 17, shortly after the midterm elections this year. In a social media video shared on Wednesday, Biden outlined the key topics his book will address. The memoir will delve […]
The GOP leadership in the House unveiled a budget plan designed to bypass Democratic objections and provide significant funding increases. The proposal includes an additional $73 billion for military efforts in Iran and $12 billion to assist farmers. It also seeks to enforce stringent voting restrictions advocated by President Trump. This move marks a significant […]
House Republicans revealed the framework for a substantial $95 billion package, aiming to allocate funds to the Pentagon and provide aid to farmers. They disclosed this plan on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of these allocations. The budget resolution sets the spending levels for the third reconciliation package in this Congress under Republican leadership. This process […]
Community leaders and organizers have called for accountability following a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Biddeford, Maine. The incident occurred on Monday and involved a Colombian national, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. President Trump’s Stance on ICE Traffic Stops President Donald Trump stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should continue traffic stops despite […]
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department, is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. This hearing is crucial as it will test Trump’s influence over Republican lawmakers, whose support is vital for Blanche’s confirmation. In his opening statements, Blanche emphasized efforts to restore trust in the Justice […]
By Updated on: July 15, 2026 / 10:39 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Kyiv — Ukraine’s Parliament accepted Yulia Svyrydenko’s resignation as prime minister on Tuesday, following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to revamp the country’s leadership. Many observers are surprised by this decision, as the outgoing cabinet has been credited […]
President Donald Trump has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to release Youlin Chen, an American seismologist detained in China, as reported by the scientist’s family. Dr. Chen, who specialized in detecting North Korean nuclear tests, was held by Chinese security officials at a Beijing airport in 2024. An American seismologist, Youlin Chen, contracted by the […]
President Donald Trump has expressed support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to continue traffic stops despite recent controversies involving fatal shootings. His comments appear to contradict a new policy aimed at halting these practices. Trump communicated on his social media platform that ICE is performing a ‘great job’ that is essential for crime fighting. […]
In Portland, Maine, time is of the essence in the contest to find a new Democratic Senate nominee to challenge long-serving Republican Senator Susan Collins. Those vying for the nomination must register with the state party by Wednesday to appear on the ballot. So far, eight Democrats have stepped up, aiming to be decided by […]