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Clintons try to reach agreement for Epstein testimony with contempt of Congress vote looming

Rep. James Comer, the chair of the House Oversight Committee, was advancing criminal contempt of Congress charges against both Clintons Monday evening for defying a congressional subpoena when a spokesman for the Clintons, Angel Ureña, suggested they would testify, posting on social media that the pair "will be there." [...]

Attorney says Gabbard is holding up a complaint about her actions, which her office denies

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has withheld a complaint made about her conduct from members of Congress for eight months, claiming the delay is needed for a legal review, an attorney for the person making the allegations said Monday. Gabbard's office disputed the claims, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal. [...]

WATCH: Trump announces plan for rare earth elements strategic reserve

The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China's ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks. [...]

What latest released files show about Epstein's ties with prominent figures

Political fallout is mounting after the Justice Department released 3 million more files related to investigations of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The department is under fire for how it has handled the release, with advocates raising questions about transparency and if it has done enough to hold Epstein's associates accountable. Ali Rogin reports on the latest documents. [...]

Former federal prosecutor analyzes legal questions over the DOJ's Epstein files release

For a closer look at legal issues surrounding the Justice Department's latest release of Epstein files, Geoff Bennett speaks with Barbara McQuade, a former federal prosecutor and a professor at the University of Michigan Law School. [...]

WATCH: Trump says he's not ripping down the Kennedy Center, 'we're using the structure' to renovate

President Donald Trump's comments suggested that the interior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be gutted as part of the process. [...]

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the GOP's shrinking margin in the House

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including a special election in Texas eroding Republicans' margin in the U.S. House of Representatives as the federal government partially shuts down again. [...]

Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is getting a body-worn camera, Noem says

"We will rapidly acquire and deploy body cameras to DHS law enforcement across the country," Secretary Kristi Noem said in a social media post. [...]

Epstein victims want former Prince Andrew to testify before lawmakers. He's unlikely to do so

The pressure for Andrew to testify is growing after the latest release of documents from the U.S. Justice Department's investigation into Epstein revealed further unsavory details about links between the two men. [...]

WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related to addiction. [...]

Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations. [...]

Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt

Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day. [...]

Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine. [...]

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla. [...]

Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state. [...]

Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'

The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations. [...]

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony. [...]

US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call

Tariffs will drop from 50% to 18% on Indian goods, while India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil. [...]

Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan

The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say. [...]

'Superhuman' teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast

The 13-year-old swam 4km in rough water after his mother and siblings were swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia. [...]

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