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Declassified Durham Annex Exposes Clinton Campaign Plot, FBI Failures, and Politicization of Intelligence Agencies
Declassified Durham Annex Exposes Clinton Campaign Plot, FBI Failures, and Politicization of Intelligence Agencies

In a development that could reshape the historical understanding of the Trump-Russia investigation, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Thursday released the long-classified appendix to Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report. Known as the “Durham annex,” the newly public document reveals extensive intelligence pointing to a Clinton campaign-backed scheme to falsely link Donald Trump to Russia, and a disturbing pattern of inaction and political bias within the FBI and intelligence community under the Obama administration.

Senate Rejects Resolutions to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Israel Amid Democratic Rift
Senate Rejects Resolutions to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Israel Amid Democratic Rift

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected two resolutions Wednesday that sought to block arms sales to Israel, as lawmakers debated America’s ongoing support for its closest ally in the Middle East amid growing concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza.

FBI Director Kash Patel Uncovers Hidden Trove of Trump–Russia Probe Documents in Secret FBI Room
FBI Director Kash Patel Uncovers Hidden Trove of Trump–Russia Probe Documents in Secret FBI Room

FBI Director Kash Patel has uncovered thousands of sensitive documents tied to the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation hidden inside multiple “burn bags” stored in a previously undisclosed secure room at FBI headquarters, Fox News Digital reports.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Trump Pressure and Rare Dissent
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Trump Pressure and Rare Dissent

In a closely watched decision Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping its benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The 9-2 vote revealed rare dissent within the Fed’s leadership, as two Trump-appointed governors–Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller–called for an immediate rate cut, citing risks to the labor market and signs of cooling inflation.

U.S. Economy Surges 3% in Q2, Defying Wall Street Expectations
U.S. Economy Surges 3% in Q2, Defying Wall Street Expectations

The U.S. economy surged past forecasts in the second quarter of 2025, growing at a robust 3% annualized rate, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The figure marks the strongest performance since Q3 2024, when GDP rose 3.1%, and significantly exceeds Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 2.5%.

Jailed Maxwell Appeals Conviction For Sex Trafficking Citing Epstein Deal
Jailed Maxwell Appeals Conviction For Sex Trafficking Citing Epstein Deal

Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite and convicted sex trafficker linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn her conviction, arguing that she was protected under a non-prosecution deal Epstein reached with federal prosecutors more than a decade ago.

FBI Accused of Amplifying Clinton-Linked Steele Dossier Ahead of 2016 Election; New Intelligence Set for Release
FBI Accused of Amplifying Clinton-Linked Steele Dossier Ahead of 2016 Election; New Intelligence Set for Release

In a major development with far-reaching political implications, CIA Director John Ratcliffe revealed Sunday that newly declassified intelligence will expose the FBI’s active role in promoting the now-debunked Steele dossier and fueling false claims of Trump-Russia collusion ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Bongino Teases Explosive Discoveries of Government Corruption, Pledges Truthful Investigations
Bongino Teases Explosive Discoveries of Government Corruption, Pledges Truthful Investigations

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino issued a bombshell announcement on Saturday, revealing that recent findings from ongoing federal investigations into public corruption and the weaponization of government have left him “shocked to [his] core.”

Senate Democrats Block GOP Resolution to Unseal Epstein Files Despite Past Calls for Transparency
Senate Democrats Block GOP Resolution to Unseal Epstein Files Despite Past Calls for Transparency

Despite weeks of vocal demands for transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a Republican-led resolution that would have unsealed all court documents related to the late sex offender and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

HHS Removes Mercury-Based Preservative from All U.S. Flu Vaccines
HHS Removes Mercury-Based Preservative from All U.S. Flu Vaccines

In a landmark decision hailed by health advocates and parents alike, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. signed a formal policy Tuesday adopting new CDC recommendations to remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all influenza vaccines distributed in the United States.

Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts in Florida
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts in Florida

A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts from a 2005-2007 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, marking a setback in President Donald Trump’s push for greater transparency in the high-profile sex trafficking case.

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Again, But Signs Point to a Softening Labor Market
U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Again, But Signs Point to a Softening Labor Market

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week, underscoring the continued resilience of the U.S. labor market. Yet behind the encouraging headline, economists warn that the broader employment picture is showing signs of softening.

Trump Unveils Bold AI Action Plan to Cement U.S. Dominance, Strip Regulations, and Counter China
Trump Unveils Bold AI Action Plan to Cement U.S. Dominance, Strip Regulations, and Counter China

In a sweeping move to stake America’s claim in the global artificial intelligence arms race, President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive AI strategy aimed at deregulating the industry, accelerating innovation, and asserting international leadership–firmly casting the United States as the future epicenter of AI advancement.

White House Grieving as Idaho Student Killer Bryan Kohberger is Sentenced to Life
White House Grieving as Idaho Student Killer Bryan Kohberger is Sentenced to Life

The White House on Wednesday expressed “grief and sorrow” for the families of four slain University of Idaho students after Bryan Kohberger, 30, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for their brutal murders in 2022.

New York Settles with Christian Photographer in Free Speech Victory
New York Settles with Christian Photographer in Free Speech Victory

New York State has agreed to settle a years-long legal battle with Emilee Carpenter, a Christian wedding photographer, by paying $225,000 in legal fees and pledging not to enforce laws that would compel her to photograph same-sex weddings against her religious convictions. The settlement, finalized Tuesday, ends four years of litigation and marks a major victory for free speech and religious liberty.

Declassified Report Reveals Obama-Era Intelligence on Trump-Russia Ties Was Flawed and Politicized
Declassified Report Reveals Obama-Era Intelligence on Trump-Russia Ties Was Flawed and Politicized

A newly declassified House Intelligence Committee report has ignited a political firestorm by revealing that the Obama administration’s 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin supported Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential bid was based on unreliable intelligence and violated established analytical standards.

Federal Judge Partially Blocks Trump-Era Defunding of Planned Parenthood
Federal Judge Partially Blocks Trump-Era Defunding of Planned Parenthood

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction partially blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a congressional measure that strips Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, marking a significant twist in the ongoing legal battle over the pro-life “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

Emails Reveal Biden White House Coordinated with DOJ Before Targeting Parents as ‘Domestic Terrorists’
Emails Reveal Biden White House Coordinated with DOJ Before Targeting Parents as ‘Domestic Terrorists’

Newly released documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that the Biden White House communicated with the Department of Justice before the issuance of a controversial 2021 memo that labeled concerned parents at school board meetings as potential “domestic terrorists.”

CBO: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Add $3.4 Trillion To Federal Deficit By 2034
CBO: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Add $3.4 Trillion To Federal Deficit By 2034

Republicans’ recently-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add trillions to the federal deficit and debt over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s final cost analysis.

President Trump Celebrates Historic Achievements in First Six Months of Second Term
President Trump Celebrates Historic Achievements in First Six Months of Second Term

The White House released a press statment celebrating what President Donald J. Trump described as “the most successful first six months in modern American history.” The report outlined a wide range of accomplishments across domestic policy, the economy, foreign affairs, and national security, which the administration says have fundamentally reshaped the nation’s direction.