In Response to Epstein Letter Report, Trump Says He Doesn’t ‘Draw Pictures’
The president disputes reporting from The Wall Street Journal that he drew a picture for Jeffrey Epstein, but as a real estate mogul, he often sketched for charity.
When It Comes to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump Says He Is Ready to Defer to the Courts
After months of pushing back against federal judges and the courts, the president has requested the release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony to be “subject to Court approval.”
Why Is Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Getting Canceled?
Maybe the “Late Show” decision is purely financial. But after Paramount’s cave over “60 Minutes,” it is hard to trust.
Congress Approves Trump Clawback of Foreign Aid and Funds for NPR and PBS Stations
President Trump’s request to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed despite objections from Republicans who said it abdicated the legislative branch’s power of the purse.
Republicans in Congress Fret Over Handing Trump Spending Power, Then Vote to Do It
In voting for President Trump’s cancellation of $9 billion in spending they had already approved, Republicans in Congress showed they were willing to cede their power of the purse.
Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands
Nicholas McCarthy overcame rejection to make a professional career playing the surprisingly vast repertoire for left-hand piano.
Before Trump, Indonesia Had Another Trade Headache: China
Long before President Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.
A Timeline of What We Know About Trump and Epstein
Donald Trump was friendly for at least 15 years with Jeffrey Epstein, the multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019.
Trump Tells Bondi to Seek Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony
The attorney general plans to ask a court to release the papers. But even if the request succeeds, it would fall far short of critics’ demands to release all investigative materials.
Fans React to Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation With Puzzlement and Anger
Many questioned the timing of and motivation for the announcement, noting that Mr. Colbert hosted the most-watched show in late night television.
Army Special Operations Warns Retired Members of Terror Threat
The alert, issued to retired service members who served in Iraq or Syria and live in Florida, did not specify what kind of threat or which terrorist group was involved.
‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Being Canceled by CBS
The show will end in May, the network said, calling it “a purely financial decision.”
Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure
Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market to weaken to reduce interest rates.
5 Charged in U.C. Berkeley Professor’s Killing in Greece, Including His Ex-Wife
Przemyslaw Jeziorski, who taught quantitative marketing at the Haas School of Business, was shot several times on July 4 outside Athens, the authorities said.
House Republicans Dangle Possible Vote on Epstein Files, After Voter Backlash
The House Rules Committee laid the groundwork for an eventual vote to call for release of the Epstein files, reflecting Republican uneasiness with the president’s refusal to divulge information from the investigation.
Fired D.E.I. Administrator Rachel Dawson Sues the University of Michigan
In her lawsuit, Rachel Dawson denies making antisemitic remarks and accuses the school of racial bias in its investigation and decision-making.
Musk Clears Final Hurdles for Tesla and Starlink in India
In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.
In the Trump Administration, Watchdogs Are Watching Their Backs
The president has fired or demoted over 20 inspectors general since he took office. Employees say they are demoralized and reluctant to pursue investigations that could prompt political blowback.
Columbia and White House Enter Final Stage of Talks to End Standoff
A deal to resolve allegations that the university failed to protect Jewish students from harassment is expected to include a fine of about $200 million.
Justice Dept. Asks California Sheriffs for Names of Undocumented Inmates
An A.C.L.U. lawyer said it was possible that any sheriff who complied with the request could be in violation of California’s so-called sanctuary state law.
