3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing
Several local media outlets reported that police had arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with fire.
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Two National Guard members shot blocks from the White House
Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital have been shot blocks from the White House.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress
She said her last day would be Jan. 5, 2026
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files
The president’s signing sets a 30-day countdown for the Justice Department to produce the files.
Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
The ruling is a blow to Trump’s rush to create a more favorable political landscape for Republicans in next year’s midterms.
House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate
The bill passed the House 427-1, with the only no vote coming from Rep. Clay Higgins.
House heads toward vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House is headed towards a vote Tuesday afternoon on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Disney, YouTube TV reach agreement ending two week dispute
Officials announced Friday that a multi-year distribution agreement has been reached between the two media groups.
