Feb 18 WATCH: Les Wexner deposition on Epstein files raises more questions than answers, Democrats say By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press In a statement to Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee released ahead of the deposition, Wexner says he is an ethical man, philanthropist and community builder who was “duped by a world-class con man.”… Continue reading
Feb 18 WATCH: White House briefing addresses Zelenskyy criticism, Potomac sewage spill By Associated Press The White House pushed back on Ukrainian President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling President Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine "unfair" during a news briefing Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 18 Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed trial testing social media addiction claims By Kaitlyn Huamani, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The unprecedented social media trial questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children. Bereaved parents are expected to be in the limited courtroom seats available to the public. Continue reading
Feb 18 Melania Trump to donate 2025 inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian By Associated Press The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre. Continue reading
Feb 18 Billionaire Les Wexner is being deposed in the Epstein files probe. Here's what documents show about their relationship By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Wexner's long-time friendship with Jeffrey Epstein will be the subject of a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio on Wednesday, where the billionaire retail magnate is expected to face questions about new revelations contained in the latest release of Justice Department… Continue reading
Feb 17 Some states push back on Trump recruiting local officers to aid immigration enforcement By David A. Lieb, Brian Witte, Associated Press Ten states — all led by Democrats — now have statewide policies prohibiting law enforcement officers from cooperating in one of the primary programs Trump is using to carry out his agenda of mass deportations. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 5:04 How Trump and Bondi transformed the DOJ to push his agenda and challenge detractors By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz After she was confirmed, Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawyers at the Department of Justice that it was their job to “zealously advance, protect and defend” the policies of the U.S. as set by the president. It was an example… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 5:46 A look at Jesse Jackson's decades of civil rights advocacy By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, died peacefully on Tuesday morning at the age of 84. Geoff Bennett reports on Jackson's legacy and his decades of activism. Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 5:17 Andrew Young reflects on friendship and partnership with Jesse Jackson By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams Someone who stood alongside Jesse Jackson during some of the most consequential chapters of the modern Civil Rights Movement is Andrew Young. He's a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, former mayor of Atlanta and longtime lieutenant to the… Continue watching
Feb 17 Trump administration backs Kalshi and Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets By Ken Sweet, Associated Press The Trump administration is throwing its support behind the prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket in a critical legal battle between the growing prediction market industry and states that wish to ban these platforms. Continue reading