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Politics Jul 31

Who is Kathryn Ruemmler? Former Obama White House attorney interviewed about Epstein emails

Ruemmler called Epstein, whom she first met in 2014, a “masterful liar” in her opening remarks to the panel, adding that she didn’t see evidence of criminal conduct by Epstein.

Politics Jul 23

Who is Jes Staley? Former JPMorgan executive interviewed about Epstein ties

American banker James “Jes” Staley sits for a closed-door interview Thursday after years of mounting questions about his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics Jul 21

WATCH: Kennedy presses top military officials for 'straight talk' on fallout if U.S. leaves Iran now

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., pressed top military officials in a Tuesday hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Politics Jul 21

Senators grilled Hegseth on Iran. Here are 3 big moments from the hearing

Hegseth said at the top of the hearing that the supplemental funding was an “urgent, necessary injection of resources” for the department’s needs. He didn’t directly mention the Iran war in his opening statement.

Nation Jul 01

America at 250: New poll finds nation divided over its identity and future

With celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary well underway, the country's mood can be summed up as complicated, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Most Americans say the nation has drifted from its founding ideals, and a growing number…

Politics Jul 01

Poll: Most Americans think the U.S. has strayed from its founding principles

Most Americans believe the country has moved away from its founding principles as the nation prepares for its big 250th anniversary, a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds. Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults feel America has strayed from the ideals…

Politics Jun 30

WATCH: Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he was recovering from depression during months-long absence from Congress

Kean said Tuesday that a hospital visit months ago led to him being diagnosed with depression and, under doctors’ recommendations, remained at the hospital for treatment.

Nation Jun 17

How Americans are marking the country's big 2-5-0

For some, it's a weighty milestone that stirs greater reflection about the ways the nation could learn from its past.

Politics Jun 03

WATCH: Rubio said he's never seen Trump fall asleep in a meeting. Rep. Lieu showed him the videos

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a tense exchange in a congressional hearing Wednesday over President Donald Trump dozing off in public appearances, like Cabinet meetings.

Politics May 22

Former Epstein assistant Sarah Kellen testified before the House committee. Here's what we know

Sarah Kellen, a former personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testified Thursday in a closed-door deposition on her yearslong connection to the convicted sex offender, saying she was a target of his abuse as she managed logistics of his relations with…

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