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Watch: Trump calls out "stupid Republicans" in Jeffrey Epstein files sagaDonald Trump criticized both Democrats and some of his own Republican supporters regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, labeling the situation as a leftist hoax. Despite his strategy of blaming political opponents to rally support, he risks alienating loyal followers by suggesting they have been fooled by this "bullshit," while polls indicate widespread public demand for transparency on the issue. Explain It To Me...

The Senate voted 51 to 48 to rescind approximately $9 billion in federal funding designated for foreign aid and public broadcasting, following the White House's request to implement spending cuts aligned with Elon Musk's efficiency measures. The House had approved similar cuts previously, but the Senate excluded a $400 million reduction to PEPFAR, requiring final House approval. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Senate decided to take away about $9 billion from money...

Ford is recalling 694,271 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs due to faulty fuel injectors that can leak and pose a fire risk. Affected vehicles will receive free software updates as an interim safety measure, with permanent fixes to be communicated to owners starting August 18; this recall replaces previous NHTSA numbers and is part of a larger trend of increased safety recalls by Ford this year. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Ford is...

An $8 billion class action lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders began, stemming from the 2018 Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal, with investors claiming Meta failed to disclose risks regarding user data misuse. The trial includes testimony from privacy expert Neil Richards and former board member Jeffrey Zients, with further testimonies expected from Zuckerberg and others as the case unfolds. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A big group of people who...

Nadler and Duffy in Tense Exchange Over N.Y.C. Subway SafetyDuring a recent hearing, Representative Jerrold Nadler confronted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over subway safety statistics, accusing him of dishonesty regarding crime rates in the transit system. The exchange highlighted disagreements over safety perceptions, with Nadler asserting rising crime rates while Duffy cited decreasing major crime statistics. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Nadler and Duffy in Tense Exchange Over N.Y.C. Subway Safety In a...

The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, with her dismissal noted in a memo citing Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution. Maurene, who led high-profile cases including those against Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell, has worked at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York since 2015. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Maurene Comey, a lawyer...