Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted Tuesday that he and his family had lunch on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012 during a family vacation. Lutnick testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that his wife, four children, nannies, and another family were present, and he saw nothing inappropriate during the visit. His admission comes amid scrutiny over previously undisclosed business and personal contacts with Epstein, including … Continue reading Lutnick admits visiting Epstein island during family vacation

A grand jury declined the Justice Department’s attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video advising service members they have the right to refuse illegal orders. Prosecutors had sought charges under a federal law prohibiting interference with the loyalty or discipline of the armed forces, according to reports. The video, titled “Don’t Give Up the Ship,” featured Sens. Elise Slotkin and Mark Kelly and … Continue reading Grand Jury Rebuffs DOJ Attempt to Indict 6 Dems in Congress

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Tuesday that Europe faces a severe political and economic crisis, risking being “swept aside” by competition from the U.S. and China. Speaking ahead of an EU leaders’ meeting, he called the situation a “profound shock” and urged the bloc to use it as a “Greenland moment” to push economic reforms and reduce reliance on external powers. Macron criticized reliance on … Continue reading Macron warns Europe faces political and economic crisis

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Monday that “a lot of congressmen probably should be in jail” while discussing Jeffrey Epstein on Newsmax. He criticized former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ahead of potential depositions, calling them an “evil pair” but saying he does not expect meaningful accountability. Burchett argued they are unlikely to face consequences because Congress lacks the power … Continue reading ‘A Lot of Congressmen Probably Should Be in Jail,’ Lawmaker Says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. has set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, with Washington likely to pressure both sides if progress stalls. The next round of trilateral talks is expected to take place in the U.S., likely in Miami, and Ukraine has confirmed its participation. Russia launched over 400 drones and around … Continue reading U.S. gave Ukraine and Russia June deadline to reach peace agreement, Zelenskyy says

Three members of Congress are calling on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign after reports revealed extensive business and personal dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said Lutnick “lied to the country” about his ties to Epstein and should step down. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., echoed the call, citing evidence from the DOJ’s released Epstein files showing Lutnick … Continue reading Congress members call for Trump Commerce chief Lutnick to resign, or be fired

Vice President JD Vance visited Armenia on Monday, becoming the first sitting U.S. vice president or president to do so, as the Trump administration promotes economic opportunities and a U.S.-brokered peace deal with Azerbaijan. In Yerevan, Vance and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed an agreement advancing negotiations on a civil nuclear energy deal, while the U.S. offered investments in infrastructure, computer chips, and surveillance drones. … Continue reading Vance is in Armenia, a country no sitting US president or vice president has visited before

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the U.S. to meet President Donald Trump amid ongoing discussions with Iran following indirect talks in Oman. Netanyahu plans to urge the U.S. to press Tehran on limiting its ballistic missile program and curbing support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Iran insists the negotiations will focus only on its nuclear program, which it considers non-negotiable, while … Continue reading Netanyahu to meet Trump in US to discuss Iran

Center-left Socialist António José Seguro won a decisive victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s presidential runoff, securing 66.7% of the vote to Ventura’s 33.3%. Seguro, a moderate Socialist, gained broad support from mainstream politicians and promises to cooperate with Portugal’s center-right minority government. Ventura, whose Chega party has become the second-largest in parliament, campaigned on anti-immigrant and anti-establishment rhetoric and vowed to continue … Continue reading Center-left Socialist candidate wins over populist in Portugal’s presidential runoff