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News Wrap: Lutnick will testify in House investigation into Epstein

In our news wrap Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the father of an alleged school shooter in Georgia was found guilty of second-degree murder and officials in Pakistan say…

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3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths

By Joshua Barajas

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle.

WATCH: Rubio defends U.S. attack on Iran, says State Dept. helping Americans depart region

By Associated Press

As the U.S. war with Iran continues to spiral, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. State Department is working to organize charter flights and military options to help Americans depart the Middle East.

WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing

By Joshua Barajas

The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis.

How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid

By Amna Nawaz

Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what’s real and what’s not.

WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings

By Joshua Barajas

The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis.

WATCH: Kennedy questions Noem about using taxpayer money for ad campaign featuring her prominently

By Joshua Barajas

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in an oversight hearing Tuesday how she justifies the use of $220 million to run national TV ads that feature her prominently if she’s concerned with not wasting…

North Carolina primary could set up Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal Senate race

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber.

What to watch in the consequential Senate primaries in Texas

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas.

Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat for a 5th term while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Cornyn faces a challenge from MAGA favorite Ken Paxton, the state's attorney general, and Rep. Wesley Hunt in a contest that's expected to advance to a May runoff between the top two vote-getters.