Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence
Jack Smith told Congress that witnesses gave "different perspectives" than Cassidy Hutchinson regarding President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 actions.
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DOJ says lawyers working ‘around the clock’ to prep Epstein files for release after missed deadline
DOJ lawyers work through holidays reviewing Epstein files for release. More than 1 million pages need to be reviewed to protect victims, according to officials.
Trump says ‘Triumphal Arch’ monument construction to begin within 2 months in DC: report
President Donald Trump said construction of a monument nicknamed "Arc de Trump" will begin within two months to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
Appeals court sides with Trump on budget provision cutting Planned Parenthood funds
An appeals court greenlights the Trump administration's enforcement in 22 Democrat-led states of a bill provision that cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics.
Trump slams Walz and Newsom as ‘Crooked Governors,’ asserting their states are awash with fraud
President Donald Trump blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., amid the unfolding fraud scandal.
Russia alleges attack on Putin residence as Ukraine denies claim ahead of Trump talks
Putin accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks on his residence, derailing momentum on Zelenskyy's peace plan as Russia threatens to harden its position.
San Francisco mayor quietly signs reparations fund that could lead to $5M payments per person
San Francisco mayor signs ordinance creating reparations fund that could grant eligible Black residents up to $5 million each in potential payments.
Boebert hits back at Trump after veto of Colorado water bill, raises retaliation concerns
Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Donald Trump's veto of the bipartisan Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which would have lowered water payments for residents.
Fraud engulfs Minnesota as another blue state kicks off New Year with ID for trains — not votes
Critics slam New Jersey's policy requiring photo identification for transit discounts but not voting, calling the disparity evidence of flawed Democratic state priorities.
Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify
House Republicans invite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify about alleged fraud rings in state social services programs. Chairman James Comer schedules hearing for Jan. 7.