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Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee

Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has backed away from a previous claim that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people
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Exclusive-FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

Exclusive-FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

By Erin Banco, Andrew Goudsward and Jonathan Landay NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - The FBI has begun interviewing current and former CIA employees as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation into ex-CIA director John Brennan over his role in an intelligence finding that Russia interfered in
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Federal prosecutors seek NYU hospital information on gender-affirming care for children

Federal prosecutors seek NYU hospital information on gender-affirming care for children

A New York health care system has received a federal grand jury subpoena issued in Texas seeking information about children who received gender-affirming care and the medical providers who administered it
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Trump Administration Seeks to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges

Trump Administration Seeks to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges

The Trump administration has requested the U.S. trade court to pause a ruling that declared the president's recent 10% global tariffs unlawful. This request comes as the government plans to appeal the decision, which found that the use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose these tariffs was invalid. The court's ruling currently affects only two companies and Washington state, but the Justice Department warns that thousands of importers could file claims if the decision is enforced. The administration argues that maintaining the tariffs is crucial for ongoing trade negotiations and addressing the U.S.'s balance of payments issues. The appeal is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the administration is prepared to escalate the matter to the Supreme Court if necessary.
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Labor Department Proposes Changes to Union Financial Reporting

Labor Department Proposes Changes to Union Financial Reporting

The U.S. Labor Department is considering changes to the financial disclosures required of labor unions, with a final rule currently under review by the White House. This initiative is part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to modify reporting requirements for unions. The proposed rule, initially published in July 2025, aims to update the thresholds that trigger these reporting obligations. The changes are intended to enhance transparency and accountability in union financial activities.
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Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran
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The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence
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Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says

Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is "fine-tuning" potential presidential executive orders aimed at reducing domestic beef prices, a White House official said on Tuesday after a delay in signing actions that were expected on Monday.
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Pop-Up Reading Room in New York Displays Epstein Files, Aims for Transparency

Pop-Up Reading Room in New York Displays Epstein Files, Aims for Transparency

A pop-up reading room in New York City, named the 'Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room,' is showcasing 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files. This installation, organized by the Institute for Primary Facts, is located in Tribeca and is open to the public from May 8 to May 21. The reading room contains 3,437 volumes of printed material and is accessible to credentialed members of the press, Congress, law enforcement, victims, survivors, and their advocates. The exhibition aims to highlight the relationship between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein while focusing on the victims' experiences. The Department of Justice has been criticized for not adequately redacting victims' names, which has led to further harm.
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President Trump Seeks to Verify Fort Knox Gold Reserves Amid Theft Concerns

President Trump Seeks to Verify Fort Knox Gold Reserves Amid Theft Concerns

President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to personally inspect the gold reserves at Fort Knox, citing concerns about potential theft. In a recent interview, Trump reiterated his intention to visit the Kentucky military installation, which houses a significant portion of the United States' bullion reserves. This follows his February 2025 pledge to conduct a presidential audit of the site. Despite assurances from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the gold is audited annually and fully accounted for, Trump remains skeptical, influenced by unsubstantiated conspiracy theories promoted by Elon Musk and some GOP lawmakers. Fort Knox, known for its security, currently holds over 147 million fine troy ounces of gold, according to the U.S. Mint.
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US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - More than 2,000 scientists warned the U.S. Congress in a letter on Monday that the termination of the entire National Science Board by the Trump administration hurts U.S. ability to compete with rivals like China.
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Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

By David Shepardson, Trevor Hunnicutt and Karen Freifeld WASHINGTON/BEIJING/NEW YORK, May 11 (Reuters) - Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, GE Aerospace's Larry Culp and Boeing's Kelly Ortberg will join U.S. President Donald Trump on his visit to China this week, a White House official told Reuters.