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Judge Unseals Epstein's Purported Suicide Note: 'Time to Say Goodbye

A federal judge has ordered the release of a purported suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which his former cellmate claimed to have found after an earlier suspected suicide attempt.

Man Charged in DC Shooting Near Vice President Vance's Motorcade

A Texas man, Michael Marx, has been charged with opening fire near the Washington Monument on the National Mall, following the path of Vice President JD Vance's motorcade, and was shot multiple times by authorities.

DOJ Can Keep Georgia's 2020 Election Ballots Seized in Vote Probe

A federal judge has denied a request from Fulton County officials to force the FBI to return 2020 election ballots and other materials seized from a Georgia county in connection with President Trump's vote probe.

Indiana Primaries Show Trump's Enduring Influence in GOP

The Indiana Republican primaries demonstrated President Trump's continued domination of the GOP, with voters siding with Trump-backed candidates, sending a clear message that crossing him carries political costs.

Trump Asks Court to Freeze $83.3 Million Carroll Payment Pending Appeal

President Trump's lawyer has asked a federal appeal court in New York to temporarily block an $83.3 million payment to E. Jean Carroll, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory in the defamation case.

House Democrats question Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Epstein testimony

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, facing sharp criticism from Democrats who alleged his testimony was dishonest and called for his resignation.

US and Iran Near Peace Deal Amidst Renewed Tensions and Oil Market Volatility

The US and Iran are reportedly close to a 14-point peace deal, with President Trump expressing optimism for an agreement to end the war. This comes as oil prices fluctuate and the US military fires on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, while France deploys its aircraft carrier to the Red Sea.

Israel Strikes Beirut, Targets Hezbollah Commander in First Post-Ceasefire Attack

Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting a senior Hezbollah Radwan commander, marking the first such attack in the Lebanese capital since a US-brokered ceasefire took effect in mid-April.

Russia Snubs Ukraine Ceasefire, Launches Drone Strikes

Russia has rejected Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and launched dozens of drone strikes, with dozens reportedly killed despite the truce announced by Zelenskyy for military parade commemorations.

Last updated: 5/7/2026, 1:02:50 AM