Epstein lawyer: Bondi, Trump not withholding client list  —  David Schoen, a former attorney for the late Jeffrey Epstein, said Tuesday that President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi were not withholding a so-called client list for the disgraced financier.

Rising Inflation Underscores Risks in Trump's New Tariff Threats  —  New data showing price increases last month could foreshadow even higher costs if the president imposes steep tariffs on Aug. 1.  —  President Trump's steep tariffs have started to weigh on consumers' wallets …

Trump puts out another fire for Johnson  —  IN TODAY'S EDITION:  — House tries again on crypto bills  — Senate vote-a-rama kicks off at 1:30 p.m.  — Johnson breaks with Trump on Epstein  —  THE GOP'S MAINE CONCERN — Senate Republicans need Susan Collins to seek a sixth term next year to hold the majority.

Dimon Defends Fed Independence After Trump Attacks  —  Many on Wall Street privately worry that political pressure will undermine the central bank's credibility  —  JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon sounded Wall Street's clearest warning against the Trump administration's attacks …

ICE may deport some migrants to ‘third countries’ without assurances they won't be tortured, memo says  —  The memo instructs ICE employees on how to deport people to countries other than their country of origin, in some cases in as little as six hours.  —  The Trump administration …

Mamdani Says He Will ‘Discourage’ the Term ‘Globalize the Intifada’  —  Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the race for mayor of New York City, moved to distance himself from comments that sparked outrage during the primary.  —  For weeks, Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee …

DOJ hits states with broad requests for voter rolls, election data  —  Election clerks in both parties, already facing harassment and lawsuits over Trump's false 2020 election claims, worry about efforts to examine voting machines.  —  The Trump administration and its allies have launched …

The secret to Baltimore's extraordinary year  —  This April, Baltimore saw five homicides.  That is the fewest of any month since 1970, when the city began tracking monthly homicide numbers.  In the first six months of the year, homicides were down 22% compared to 2024, and non-fatal shootings were down 19%.

Supreme Court Keeps Ruling in Trump's Favor, but Doesn't Say Why  —  In a series of terse, unsigned orders, the court has often been giving the green light to President Trump's agenda without a murmur of explanation.  —  In clearing the way for President Trump's efforts to transform American government …

Billionaires Convince Themselves AI Chatbots Are Close to Making New Scientific Discoveries  —  “I'm doing the equivalent of vibe coding, except it's vibe physics.” … Generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok have exploded in popularity as AI becomes mainstream.

NIH official fired amid probe of contract used to potentially hire spouse, officials say  —  NIH chief operating officer Eric Schnabel was fired as officials were looking into whether a $3.3 million contract could have benefited his spouse.  —  Summary136  —  A senior National Institutes …

Hunter Biden says Democrats lost election for not staying ‘loyal’ to his father  —  The former president's son made the comment in his first interview since the election.  He also denied that there was a cover-up of Joe Biden's health.  —  Hunter Biden, in his first interview since the 2024 election …

Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority  —  President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is pushing Texas Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps to create more House seats favorable to his party, part of a broader effort …

RFK Jr. fires top aides in HHS shakeup  —  US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two of his top aides in an abrupt shakeup of the leadership at the nation's sprawling health department, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.

A Scion of Democratic Politics Defeats the Upstarts in an Arizona Primary  —  Adelita Grijalva beat back charges of “legacy” and embraced the memory of her father, Raúl Grijalva, to win the Democratic primary for the House seat opened by his death.  —  The Mamdani momentum withered …

The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out  —  Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips.  The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”

Trump Administration Initiates Trade Investigation of Brazil  —  The United States has begun investigating Brazil's trade practices and “anti-corruption interference,” after the president's criticisms of Brazil's treatment of Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally.  —  The Trump administration initiated …

Trans girl housed in male unit has jaw broken at D.C. juvenile detention center  —  Officials said they've launched a “full review” after the Youth Services Center resident was transported to the hospital following the incident.  —  A transgender girl housed in a male unit of a Washington …

Unlocked Trump Memecoins Set to Boost President's Wealth by $100 Million  —  A batch of Trump memecoins set to be unlocked this week will test demand for the cryptocurrency and add almost $100 million to the billionaire president's net worth.  —  Beginning Thursday, entities associated …

Columbia Expands Efforts to Fight Antisemitism as Trump Deal Seems Near  —  The university plans to offer additional anti-discrimination training in partnership with Jewish organizations.  Some other measures could prove controversial.  —  Columbia University announced on Tuesday …

Ex-Commissioner Sues, Saying Adams Ran N.Y.P.D. as a Criminal Enterprise  —  Thomas G. Donlon, who served only weeks, said in a lawsuit that New York's mayor and top department officials had manipulated the system for personal and political gain.  —  A former police commissioner on Wednesday filed …

The Inside Scoop on Jeffrey Epstein  —  I was his lawyer.  I know things that court orders won't allow me to disclose.  —  I was Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer.  I know the facts, some of which I can't disclose because it is privileged or subject to court-imposed sealing orders.

Scoop: RFK Jr.'s PAC stirs, fueling speculation on a 2028 campaign … - A 2028 presidential campaign wasn't explicitly discussed, but two people with knowledge of the call came away believing it was a step toward another campaign for Kennedy, whose long-shot run in 2024 wound up helping Donald Trump to victory.

Pam Bondi is breaking the DOJ  —  🗣️ Paid subscribers make Public Notice possible.  If you appreciate our fiercely independent coverage of American politics, please sign up and support us.  👇  —  “If confirmed, I will work to restore confidence and integrity …

Trump Is Trying to Build a Far-Right International  —  Cooperation among populists in different countries has largely been an act of self-promotion.  But as US President Donald Trump wields tariffs as a political weapon to help Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, the specter …