Newly released Epstein emails show Trump knew about abuse

Emails released by House Democrats show Jeffrey Epstein claimed Donald Trump knew about his abuse of underage girls as early as 2011. The White House denies the allegations, saying the emails “prove absolutely nothing.” Lawmakers from both parties are now pressing for the full release of the Epstein case files after the FBI said it would not publish more information.

Newly released Epstein emails show Trump knew about abuse

US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November

The Supreme Court extended a temporary pause on court orders requiring the Trump administration to release full November SNAP benefits, leaving millions of low-income Americans in limbo as the government shutdown drags on. The stay will remain in effect through Thursday, when the high court will decide whether to intervene further.

US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November

Hemp growers, retailers targeted in section of government shutdown legislation

Sen. Mitch McConnell prevailed in a Senate battle over new hemp restrictions, keeping language in the spending deal that would sharply limit THC content in hemp products. Sen. Rand Paul and industry advocates warned the change would cripple the industry and nullify state laws, but McConnell argued the move is needed to stop the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products.

Hemp growers, retailers targeted in section of government shutdown legislation

Trump pardon of 2020 election allies does not erase Fulton County election interference charges

Georgia Republicans tied to Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference efforts hailed the president’s sweeping new pardons, but the move does not halt the state’s racketeering case in Fulton County. The pardon, which covers Trump’s allies and fake electors, only applies to federal charges and comes as prosecutors race to keep the Georgia case alive after District Attorney Fani Willis’ disqualification.

Trump pardon of 2020 election allies does not erase Fulton County election interference charges

Here’s the list of newly pardoned Trump fake electors, other allies

President Donald Trump issued 77 pardons Monday, including to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and several figures accused in the 2020 fake electors plot. The sweeping proclamation covers only federal offenses, leaving state-level cases intact. Critics say Trump is “pardoning a conspiracy” and undermining accountability for efforts to overturn the election.

Here’s the list of newly pardoned Trump fake electors, other allies

The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun

After 40 days of gridlock, the U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan deal to end the Trump administration’s record-breaking shutdown. The bill restores food assistance for 42 million Americans and brings back laid-off federal workers, but Democrats remain divided over the omission of key Affordable Care Act subsidies — the very issue that sparked the shutdown.

The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun