DOJ shuts down deposition push… The Justice Department said former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a deposition requested by the House Oversight Committee, as part of its investigation into records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision sets up a potential confrontation between Congress and the DOJ over access to […]
Israel Says US-Iran Ceasefire Doesn’t Apply To Lebanon As Strikes Continue
A newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already facing early strain, as Israel makes clear it will not halt its military operations in Lebanon. Israeli officials say the temporary truce, brokered to pause direct hostilities involving Iran, does not apply to Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hezbollah. The terrorist organization, based in […]
Trump Floats ‘Joint Venture’ With Iran To Manage Strait Of Hormuz In ABC Interview
President Donald Trump says the United States could consider working with Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz, raising the idea of a “joint venture” during an interview with ABC News’ Jon Karl. The suggestion, while tentative, points to a possible shift in approach as Washington and Tehran navigate a fragile pause in hostilities. Trump […]
Trump Agrees To Extend Iran Deadline By 2 Weeks Amid Diplomatic Push
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has agreed to extend his deadline for Iran by two weeks, pausing the threat of imminent large-scale U.S. military strikes as diplomatic efforts intensify. The decision follows a mediation push led by Pakistan, which urged both Washington and Tehran to allow more time for negotiations aimed at de-escalating the conflict. […]
Bill Gates To Testify Before Congress Over Epstein Connection
Bill Gates is expected to appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of its ongoing investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, placing the tech billionaire among a growing list of high-profile figures connected to the probe. According to reporting from CBS News, Gates is scheduled to sit for a transcribed interview on June […]
Morning Brief: Hostage Tensions Abroad, Divisions At Home & Political Comebacks
Good morning. Today’s stories move from a tense hostage situation in Iraq to deepening divisions over foreign policy—and a familiar political figure hinting at a return. Kidnapped American Journalist’s Expected To Be Released An American journalist abducted in Baghdad may soon be released—but only under strict conditions set by her captors. Shelly Kittleson, a veteran […]
