Lawmakers say White House ‘covering up things’ in release of Epstein files … “This is all about covering up things that for whatever reason Donald Trump doesn't want to go public,” the Maryland Democrat added, “either about himself or other members of his family, friends …

US Still in Pursuit of Third Oil Tanker in Venezuela Blockade  —  The US is still in pursuit of a third oil tanker near Venezuela, according to a US official, as President Donald Trump intensifies an oil blockade on Nicolás Maduro's government.  —  The Bella 1 tanker …

MAGA media mess deepens at Turning Point convention … People started lining up at 3 a.m. for the climactic program, featuring Vice President JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump Jr.  — Last year's AmFest drew 21,000 to hear President-elect Trump.

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White House threatens Smithsonian funds in sweeping content review  —  “American people will have no patience” for any museum that is “uncomfortable conveying a positive view of American history,” read a letter from Trump aides.  —  The Trump administration escalated pressure on the Smithsonian this week …

'It's Just Us': The Firefighter, His Son and a Treacherous Choice  —  For two decades, Luis Martinez has fought wildfires for the U.S. government.  Now he's facing down cancer, debt and the threat of separation from his 11-year-old.  —  Luis Martinez was still trying to figure out how to tell …

Acting CISA director failed a polygraph.  Career staff are now under investigation. … The incident this July and the subsequent fallout — which has not been reported before — have angered career staff, alarmed fellow Trump administration appointees and raised questions about Gottumukkala's leadership …

Trump Takes America's ‘Imperial Presidency’ to a New Level  —  In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty in ways not seen in the modern era.  —  When President Trump hosted the crown prince …

Lankford: Americans will decide whether to blame GOP for lapsed ObamaCare subsidies  —  Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said he would leave it to the American people to decide whether they blame Republicans for the lapse in enhanced ObamaCare subsidies at the end of the year …

The year Trump broke the federal government  —  How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nation's sprawling bureaucracy.  —  Government reporters Hannah Natanson and Meryl Kornfield can be reached securely on Signal at (202) 580-5477 and (301) 821-2013, respectively.

Racial Slurs and Nazi Symbols: Inside the Complaint That Shut Down The Harvard Salient  —  Screenshots and message logs obtained by The Crimson appear to show Salient leaders casually using racial slurs, defending extremist rhetoric, and dismissing internal concerns — conversations …

DOJ defiant as it appeals Comey, James dismissals  —  The Trump Department of Justice gave notice it would appeal a judge's decision to toss the cases against James Comey and Letitia James on Friday, insisting the prosecutor deemed unlawfully appointed remains on the job.

Immigration Crackdown Creates Fault Lines Among Baptists  —  An increasingly loud contingent supports the Trump administration's efforts to deport illegal immigrants.  —  When federal agents descended on Louisiana this month to pursue their aggressive deportation campaign …

Rich Families Face Tax Audits as Indonesia Races to Plug Deficit  —  Indonesia is seeking to plug an unusually deep revenue shortfall before year-end by scrutinizing wealthy individuals and big businesses for extra tax payments.  —  As the country's budget deficit projection edges toward …