PEDO Act: Lawmaker moves to protect Epstein files, accuses ‘certain FBI agents’ of trying to destroy docs

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is preparing legislation to safeguard the FBI’s Jeffrey Epstein files, citing concerns that some documents at the bureau were in danger of being destroyed. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government was in possession of “pretty sick” information on the late convicted pedophile, during an interview with Fox News host Jesse … Read more

Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ‘economic turmoil’

US president’s plan could prove to be an economic shock to both blocs, German thinktank says Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger “economic turmoil”, sharply push down growth and send inflation soaring, according to a German thinktank. The Kiel Institute said the US president’s promise on … Read more

Straight woman’s job discrimination claim likely to prevail with SCOTUS rebuke of lower court: expert

The Supreme Court appears poised to rule in favor of a straight woman’s discrimination claim in a case that could overturn a line of precedent that has made “the Civil Rights Act apply unequally,” according to a legal scholar familiar with civil rights litigation. Petitioner Marlean Ames claims that she was demoted and passed over … Read more

Educator coalition sues to block Trump anti-diversity orders: ‘A grave attack’

American Federation of Teachers and others say in lawsuit that new DEI guidelines would ‘hamper’ education efforts US politics live – latest updates A coalition of educators has filed a lawsuit to block the US Department of Education from enforcing new Donald Trump-imposed civil rights guidelines that target a range of practices related to diversity, … Read more

US and Canada conduct air defense drills in Greenland as Trump pushes for control

U.S. and Canadian air force members conducted joint military drills in Greenland in practice for action under bitterly cold conditions. Operation Noble Defender took place from Jan. 28 through Feb. 11 at Pituffick Air Force Base, the U.S. military’s northernmost installation, according to NORAD. The roughly 100 total service members had to operate in temperatures … Read more