
House Holds Billionaire Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Ties
The billionaire private equity mogul defied a congressional subpoena, prompting a referral to the Justice Department for potential criminal prosecution.
Saturday, October 3, 2026

The billionaire private equity mogul defied a congressional subpoena, prompting a referral to the Justice Department for potential criminal prosecution.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has announced she is cancer-free following a successful six-month treatment period while maintaining her vital role in the administration.

Facing abysmal approval ratings and a resurgent AfD, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scrambling to maintain his leadership as key CDU state premiers rally to prevent a total party meltdown ahead of critical elections.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is courting Canada for a new 'associate member' status, signaling a strategic pivot as Ottawa attempts to bypass the Trump administration's firm stance on trade and national sovereignty.

Authorities are scrambling to identify the perpetrators behind a string of eight female homicides in South Africa, as the nation grapples with staggering levels of violent crime.

Prosecutors have charged former foreign minister and presidential aide Laura Sarabia with abusing her authority by ordering police to subject her nanny to a polygraph test over missing cash.

The Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to implement new USPS ballot security measures, siding with lower court injunctions that prioritize administrative convenience over the president's mandate to combat fraud.

President Trump has firmly rejected calls for heavy-handed AI regulation, effectively stalling Democrat efforts to impose federal guardrails on the rapidly evolving technology sector.

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar is seeking to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers who produced a documentary attacking the IDF, citing potential breach of allegiance during an active war.

Sweden's general election remains undecided with a narrow margin separating the left-wing and right-wing blocs, leaving the final outcome to be determined by late-arriving ballots.

President Trump’s musings on a unified Ireland have triggered a predictable media outcry, despite assurances from both sides of the aisle that U.S. commitment to the Good Friday Agreement remains unchanged.

During a diplomatic visit to Ireland, President Trump expressed support for a united Ireland while navigating pushback from local activists and reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the Good Friday Agreement.