Republicans who pushed Epstein files release see political careers upended by Trump

WASHINGTON — The four House Republicans who helped force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files called themselves “The Bravehearts” — an acknowledgment that their risky stand would require a stiff spine, especially given President Donald Trump’s fierce opposition to the move. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…

Read More

Hazmat crews respond to ‘hazardous materials incident’ at the Pentagon

Virginia emergency crews deployed to the Pentagon on Thursday morning for what authorities described as a “hazardous materials incident.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed that “sophisticated systems” had “detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its…

Read More

E.U. reviewing Paramount-Warner merger over Middle Eastern wealth funds’ backing

European Union regulators are studying Paramount Skydance’s prospective takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery over the deal’s financial backing from three Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, according to a public filing. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The inquiry, publicly confirmed Wednesday, deepens the scrutiny of a…

Read More