Trump orders Bondi to release Jeffrey Epstein-related grand jury testimony

The Department of Justice has recommended that former Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison, convicted for excessive force in the 2020 raid that led to Breonna Taylor's death, serve only one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Taylor's family attorneys criticized this request as a betrayal of justice, arguing it undermines accountability for police misconduct. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Department of Justice wants a police officer, who was...

President Trump, through White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, stated he does not support appointing a special prosecutor for the Jeffrey Epstein case, dismissing calls for transparency from Republicans as weak. Trump's remarks followed criticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein investigation, which he labeled as a "hoax" perpetrated by Democrats. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump said he does not think a special prosecutor is needed to look...

President Trump recently discussed the possibility of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a meeting with House Republicans, a move stemming from his ongoing criticism of Powell's management and high interest rates aimed at controlling inflation. Powell, appointed by Trump in 2018 and re-nominated by President Biden, is set to serve until May 2026, managing the Fed's dual mandate of maximizing employment and stabilizing prices. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump...

A 17-year-old male has been arrested for the alleged murder of Sunshine Stewart, a 48-year-old paddleboarder found dead in Crawford Pond, Maine, after being reported missing. The cause of death was determined to be strangulation and blunt force trauma, and authorities have ruled the death a homicide, prompting concern in the local community. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for the sad death of a woman named Sunshine...

Murder and burglary charges have been filed against 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian for the shooting deaths of "American Idol" music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca, both 70, in their Los Angeles home. The couple was killed on July 10 after returning from grocery shopping, and Boodarian faces life in prison or death if convicted, with a court hearing set for August 20. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Murder Charges Filed in...

The Justice Department has terminated Maurene Comey from her role as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, where she led the prosecution of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Known for her high-profile cases, including the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell and involvement in the Epstein case, Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was dismissed by President Trump. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Justice Department fired...