Lutnick said last year that he cut ties with Epstein, his former neighbor, in 2005. But the Epstein files indicate that the two kept in contact, including for a 2012 lunch on Epstein's private island.
President Trump declared communism the greatest threat to America since its founding, employing a tactic used in past elections. He aims to energize his base by conflating democratic socialists with communists, a strategy historians note has roots in his upbringing and mentorship.
The FCC is reviewing the E-Rate program, which provides discounted internet to schools and libraries. Educators fear funding cuts could force districts to cover tens of thousands in monthly costs, impacting essential services and student access to 21st-century education.
US farmers are advocating for an expansion of the H-2A visa program to address labor shortages, facing opposition from labor groups and some conservatives who cite concerns about worker exploitation and competition with American workers. The proposed bill aims to remove seasonal requirements and include sectors like forestry and livestock.
San Mateo police apprehended two teens from a Waymo driverless taxi after the company alerted authorities to suspected criminal activity. The incident highlights privacy concerns regarding the extensive surveillance capabilities of autonomous vehicles and the extent to which data can be shared with law enforcement.
Gaza residents, including unemployed men playing cards, face bleak prospects as Israeli forces expand control to nearly 70% of the territory. An "orange zone" restricts aid and intensifies shelling, turning neighborhoods like al-Shujaiya into ghost towns with few remaining families.
Nigel Farage resigned his UK Parliament seat, triggering a special election in Clacton. Major parties are boycotting, leaving Farage to face Count Binface, a satirical candidate dressed as a trash can, amid scrutiny over his finances.
