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Jeffrey Epstein files: Republican Lauren Boebert demands probe into ‘client list’; suggests former Attorney General Matt Gaetz to lead investigation

Matt Gaetz (Image: Congress official website) and Lauren Boebert (Image: X/Lauren Boebert) Representative Lauren Boebert has called for a special counsel investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case and suggested that former Attorney General Matt Gaetz should lead it, as reported by the Independent.Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, said Gaetz would be a suitable person to […]

‘They are trying to hide…’: Medical experts weigh in on Trump’s ‘bruised’ hand; press sec dismisses speculations

A recent close-up of Donald Trump’s hand at a press event has sparked fresh speculation about the Republican leader’s ‘bruised’ hand.Viewers noticed what looked like heavy makeup covering a patch on the back of his hand, raising concerns about the US president’s health.Trump was speaking at the White House on Tuesday during a joint appearance […]

‘She doesn’t believe in truth’: Elon Musk targets CEO Katherine Maher; links past comments to NPR’s credibility crisis

Elon Musk (AP image) and Katherine Maher (Image: NPR official website) Tech billionaire Elon Musk has slammed National Public Radio (NPR) CEO Katherine Maher, claiming she doesn’t believe in the truth in response to a recent CNN appearance and her past comments about truth and objectivity.Musk’s remarks came in reply to a social media post […]

Fed chair on edge: Who is Jerome Powell, leading the US Federal Reserve since 2018? Why Trump wants to fire him and end his streak

US President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signalling that he might remove him from the role if re-elected. Trump has long criticised Powell over interest rate hikes and now claims the top central banker is obstructing economic growth. Who is Jerome Powell? Why does Trump want him […]

Middle East crisis: Who are Druze? Sect caught in crossfire as Syria-Israel tensions escalates

The Syrian defence ministry building sits heavily damaged after alleged Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Syria (AP image) A new wave of deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria has drawn renewed attention to the Druze minority as well as escalating tensions between Syria and Israel.This week, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured during […]

‘If a guy like this becomes mayor…’: Vivek Ramaswamy’s hot take on Zohran Mamdani – watch video

Republican leader and ex-DOGE head Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped up his criticism of New York City mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani, warning that the city’s identity could be lost under the “radical left” if Mamdani is elected. Ramaswamy, who is running for governor of Ohio in 2026, claimed that cities like New York are driving away […]

MAGA multitaskers: Who are the Trump officials with multiple jobs? Meet the six bigwigs running the show

Several senior officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration are currently holding down more than one top-level role at a time, according to The New York Times.The MAGA supremo’s team says this approach is efficient and cost-saving. However, critics warn it’s a recipe for poor management and conflict of interest. As Trump pushes to shrink […]

Major rejection: Advocacy group turns down $20 million offer to organize anti-Trump protests; calls it ‘ineffective’

Adam Swart (Image: Crowds on Demand official website) The CEO of an advocacy group revealed that his organization declined an offer reportedly worth around $20 million to help organize a national protest against US President Donald Trump.Adam Swart, the founder and CEO of Crowds on Demand, said in an interview on Tuesday that groups associated […]

Trump faces revolt on Epstein case: Republican strongholds push to release files; Democrats eye MAGA divide

A growing number of MAGA-aligned Republican lawmakers are at odds with US President Donald Trump over his administration’s refusal to release more information about pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.Once some of Trump’s closest allies, several far-right members of Congress are now publicly criticising his stance on the Epstein case and accusing the administration of backtracking on promises […]

‘Haven’t learned their lesson’: MAGA rift deepens as Trump lashes out at ‘past supporters’ over Epstein case, calls them ‘weaklings’

A growing split is emerging in the Republican ranks as US President Donald Trump lashes out at some GOP allies, accusing them of succumbing to Democratic “propaganda” surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.The controversy began after Trump criticised lawmakers who want to release justice department files on Epstein, a pedophile who died by suicide in 2019 […]