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Melania Trump has publicly denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that rumors linking her to him 'need to end today.' During a press conference at the White House, she emphasized that she was never involved with Epstein or his victims, asserting, 'I have never had any knowledge of Epstein abuse of his victims.' Trump also called for congressional hearings to allow Epstein's survivors to testify under oath, advocating for their stories to be permanently recorded. This announcement comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's network and the impact of his actions on victims.

Following a ceasefire announcement on April 7, 2026, President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth claimed the U.S. achieved 'total victory' in the Iran war.

Pro-Iran groups have utilized artificial intelligence to create memes aimed at influencing public perception during the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel, which began on February 28, 2026.

On April 10, 2024, it was announced that Vance will serve as the lead US negotiator in peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing war in Iran. Concurrently, Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold ceasefire talks to address escalating tensions in the region.

Donald Trump is set to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for the first time since 2015, despite ongoing tensions with the media. Recently, Trump threatened to jail a journalist for not revealing a source related to a missing US airman, raising alarms among press freedom advocates.

Congress is pushing for investigations into Polymarket after over 50 new accounts placed significant bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire just before President Trump announced it on April 10, 2023. Rep.

Republican divisions are causing legislative gridlock in Congress, with significant disputes between House and Senate members hindering progress on various bills. Notably, a Senate housing bill is stalled due to House opposition, while aviation safety legislation has failed to pass due to conflicting committee interests.

Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, leads a tight three-way race against Sen.

The U.S. will host diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon to address escalating tensions, with representatives expected to meet at the State Department next week.

The Board of Immigration Appeals has denied Mahmoud Khalil's appeal to dismiss his deportation case, moving him closer to potential re-arrest and expulsion. Khalil, a 31-year-old Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, criticized the ruling as 'biased and politically motivated.' He spent 104 days in immigration detention after his arrest in March 2025, missing the birth of his first child.