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Judge Throws Wrench in Trump Presidential Library Plan

Judge temporarily blocks planned transfer of Miami land

(Newser) - A Florida judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for President Trump's future presidential library, the AP reports. The move by Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz came after a Miami activist alleged that officials at a local college violated Florida's open government law...

Trump's in 'Exceptional Health,' Doctor Says After Physical

Outside experts would have preferred more information be released

(Newser) - The White House physician has reported that President Trump remains in "exceptional health," after test results from his latest physical showed a cardiac age well below his 79 years. The president has had no restrictions placed on his schedule, Dr. Sean Barbarella wrote. The doctor said in...

Peace Prize Winner on Call: 'I Certainly Do Not Deserve This'

Nobel award recognized Maria Corina Machado's fight for democracy in Venezuela

(Newser) - Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado learned early Friday that she'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in an emotional phone call, captured on video , from Kristian Berg Harpviken of the Norwegian Nobel Institute. "Oh my God," Machado told Harpviken, per CBS News . "I am...

Justice Department Wins Charges Against Letitia James

Trump's new prosecutor presented case to grand jury in Virginia

(Newser) - The Justice Department obtained a grand jury indictment on Thursday against New York Attorney General Letitia James, charging her with bank fraud in relation to the purchase of a Virginia property in 2023. The case, which centers on claims that James misrepresented her intended use of the Norfolk home...

Miller's Claim of Trump's 'Plenary Authority' Sparks Concern

Debate grows over limits on deploying troops to US cities

(Newser) - Stephen Miller's assertion that President Trump has "plenary authority" to deploy the National Guard to US cities has ignited fresh debate and confusion over the limits of presidential power, leaving both legal experts and the public questioning what the White House may attempt next, Newsweek reports. The...

Herschel Walker Now Officially Works for the US Government

Ex-NFL star is confirmed as ambassador to the Bahamas, as US eyes China's rise in the region

(Newser) - Herschel Walker, best known for his NFL days and a recent Senate run , is stepping onto a new field. The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Walker's appointment as US ambassador to the Bahamas, breaking a nearly 15-year stretch without an American envoy in Nassau, a gap that put...

Trump: Insurrection Act Is on the Table

President cites unrest in Portland after judge blocks troop deployment

(Newser) - President Trump warned Monday that he might turn to the rarely-used Insurrection Act if courts block his efforts to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement across the US, Politico reports. The possibility comes after a federal judge halted Trump's attempt to send troops into Portland, Oregon, where...

Carney to Again Seek Tariff Relief at White House

Canadian economy is feeling the pressure

(Newser) - As trade tensions escalate and steep tariffs threaten Canadian industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading back to Washington for talks with President Trump in search of relief. Carney is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House on Tuesday to resume discussions, marking his second such trip...

Romney: Biden Should Have Pardoned Trump

Former senator says prosecuting political rivals sets a dangerous precedent

(Newser) - Mitt Romney says he personally urged the Biden administration to pardon President Trump before any indictments, warning that prosecuting political rivals "is a very dangerous path." "We just can't begin to be prosecuting political opponents," the former GOP senator told Dana Bash during a...

Adams Quits Mayoral Race
Adams Quits Mayoral Race
Sep 28, 2025 1:06 PM CDT

Adams Quits Mayoral Race

Outgoing New York mayor rips Mamdani and Cuomo in announcement

(Newser) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he is ending his campaign for reelection in the face of weak polling numbers, a significant loss of public matching funds, and approval ratings at historic lows. His candidacy also suffered from scrutiny related to a now-closed criminal bribery case that...

A Day Before Deadline, Trump, Congressional Leaders to Meet

Neither party is sure president will negotiate on avoiding government shutdown

(Newser) - President Trump and the top congressional leaders from both parties have agreed to meet Monday afternoon, one day before the deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Trump had canceled a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries last week, citing a lack of...

Epstein Records Turn Spotlight on Musk, Bannon, Thiel

Oversight Dems release documents that also name Bill Gates, point to massages for 'Andrew'

(Newser) - Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a set of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate that reference several high-profile individuals, including Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, Peter Thiel, Prince Andrew, and Bill Gates. The six pages, part of a much larger batch of 8,544 records, include pieces...

Former Economic Chiefs Ask Justices to Block Cook's Firing

Brief warns Fed's independence is at risk

(Newser) - A bipartisan group of former top US economic officials has urged the Supreme Court to prevent President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, arguing that her sudden removal could undermine the central bank's independence and shake confidence in the economy. The coalition includes ex-Fed chairs...

White House Sends Democrats an 'Extraordinary Ultimatum'

OMB orders agencies to draft plans for permanent job cuts in case of shutdown

(Newser) - Federal agencies are bracing for possible mass layoffs as the White House instructs them to draft permanent firing plans ahead of a potential government shutdown, according to a memo obtained by news outlets. In it, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs agencies to draft "reduction-in-force" (RIF)...

Judge Orders Giuliani to Pay Over $1.3M to Ex-Lawyers

Legal fees stem from Trump-era investigations, amid former mayor's mounting financial woes

(Newser) - A New York judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay more than $1.3 million to his former lawyers for unpaid legal fees related to his representation during a host of criminal probes tied to his work for President Trump. The case, presided over by Judge Arthur Engoron, is...

King Charles Offers Trump a First for a US President

Trump is first US leader to have 2 state visits in the UK, which is seeking trade leverage

(Newser) - King Charles III is set to show some royal hospitality to President Trump during his high-profile state visit to Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The two-day affair, featuring a horse-drawn carriage, military bands, and a formal banquet, marks the second such state visit for Trump—a distinction claimed by no...

Fani Willis Loses Final Push to Prosecute Trump in Georgia

New prosecutor will decide fate of Georgia racketeering case

(Newser) - Fani Willis has been officially removed from overseeing Georgia's 2020 election interference case against President Trump following a decision by Georgia's Supreme Court. In a 4-3 decision, the court declined to review an earlier ruling that disqualified Willis due to her past romantic relationship with special prosecutor...

Trump Draws Cheers, Boos at 9/11 Yankees Game

President's entourage included Pam Bondi, EPA chief Lee Zeldin

(Newser) - President Trump attended the New York Yankees' 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night, drawing a mixed reaction from a raucous crowd while marking the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Authorities installed security glass for the president at Yankee Stadium outside the upper-level box suite belonging...

House Vote on Epstein File Release Appears Inevitable

Just one more signature is needed, and it should come within weeks

(Newser) - Congress looks poised to reveal long-hidden Jeffrey Epstein documents as GOP Rep. Thomas Massie's discharge petition edges within a single signature of forcing a House vote. With 217 signatures as of late Wednesday—thanks to newly elected Virginia Democrat James Walkinshaw—the discharge petition is now one member...

Trump: Epstein Card a 'Dead Issue'
Trump:
Epstein Card
a 'Dead Issue'
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Sep 9, 2025 11:21 AM CDT

Trump: Epstein Card a 'Dead Issue'

President denies being the author, says he's done talking about it

(Newser) - President Trump has denied writing a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein and says he's done discussing the matter. "I don't comment on something that's a dead issue," he told NBC News . "I gave all comments to the staff. It's a dead issue."...

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