Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has been asked by lawmakers to testify about the Epstein files to the House Oversight Committee. Despite the Department of Justice stating her subpoena is no longer valid, lawmakers insist she must testify and could face contempt charges if she does not comply.
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Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, is requested to testify to the House Oversight Committee.
The focus of the testimony is on the Epstein files and an alleged cover-up.
The Department of Justice claims Bondi's subpoena is void since she no longer holds her position.
Members of Congress from both parties insist that Bondi's testimony is still required.
There is a warning that Bondi could face contempt of Congress charges if she refuses to testify.
This issue is part of ongoing news coverage, with updates to follow.
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Anthony Dunham, a Republican state Senate candidate in Arizona, claims hackers are responsible for inappropriate remarks made from his social media account. Dunham, who served in Iraq and is a divorced father, maintains he did not send the messages, stating he lacks technical expertise. No charges were filed following an incident involving Dunham's daughter and unusual discipline, but he temporarily lost parental rights.
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Anthony Dunham is running for an Arizona state Senate seat.
Dunham claims hackers took control of his social media account, leading to inappropriate posts.
He denies making any inappropriate online comments.
Dunham is an Iraq War veteran and a father of three.
Court records reveal Dunham lost parenting rights for six months after an incident involving his daughter.
He did not attend a court hearing about an unpaid ticket previously.
Dunham describes himself as a Christian conservative on his campaign website.
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Former attorney general Pam Bondi will not testify to a congressional committee about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation next week, because she is no longer in the role, according to the justice department. Congress had subpoenaed Bondi for her insights on the investigation, but her removal by President Trump has led to legal and procedural questions.
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Pam Bondi is not testifying due to no longer being U.S. attorney general.
The justice department communicated this decision to the House Oversight Committee.
Bondi was subpoenaed in her role as attorney general, but President Trump removed her from the position.
Some committee members, including Nancy Mace, insist Bondi is still obligated to testify.
The committee explores whether Congress was misled about Jeffrey Epstein's investigation.
A subpoena was issued to Bondi earlier this year due to potential mismanagement allegations.
Last year, President Trump enacted a law requiring the release of key documents from the Epstein investigation.
The committee has previously summoned notable figures like Bill and Hillary Clinton for related testimonies.
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Pam Bondi, who was recently removed as Attorney General, will not comply with a subpoena from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about her handling of Epstein-related files. The committee seeks her testimony as part of their investigation but she has declined to appear, prompting potential legal actions.
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Pam Bondi was asked to testify by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about Epstein files.
Bondi was removed from her position as Attorney General earlier this month.
She was subpoenaed to appear for questioning on April 14.
The Justice Department stated she will not attend since she is no longer Attorney General.
The committee plans to discuss next steps with Bondi's personal attorney.
Lawmakers had approved the subpoena with bipartisan support.
Democratic lawmakers accused Bondi of avoiding her legal duty to testify.
There is a possibility of Bondi being held in contempt of Congress if she doesn't comply.
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A new bill in Alaska would let parents anonymously leave newborns in temperature-controlled "baby boxes" at places like hospitals or fire stations. The state Senate passed the bill, aiming to provide a safe option for parents who may otherwise abandon infants due to fear or shame. Some lawmakers and advocacy groups oppose the bill, citing concerns about the lack of personal interaction and potential issues for adoptees.
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Alaska's Senate passed a bill allowing the use of "baby boxes" for safe infant surrender.
The vote in the Senate was 18-2 in favor of the bill.
"Baby boxes" are climate-controlled and secure devices installed in building walls.
Alaska law currently allows parents to give infants to certain professionals anonymously.
Supporters believe these boxes can save lives by providing an anonymous surrender option.
Opponents worry about the lack of interaction and the impact on adoptees' access to background information.
The bill's sponsor, Senator Robb Myers, highlighted past cases of infant abandonment to support the bill.
Some groups argue that using baby boxes relies on secrecy and limits informed consent.
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Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly criticized President Donald Trump for his recent remarks about Iran, warning against potential military action. President Trump made statements about the possibility of destruction in Iran, which led to concerns and criticism from various political figures and commentators. A ceasefire agreement was reached shortly before a planned deadline.
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Megyn Kelly criticized President Trump's remarks about Iran on her podcast.
President Trump suggested on social media that a civilization in Iran might face destruction.
Trump's comments led to worries about possible military actions, including nuclear options.
A ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were agreed upon shortly before a set deadline.
Some Democrats called for invoking the 25th Amendment to declare Trump unable to perform presidential duties.
Megyn Kelly previously supported wars in Iraq and Afghanistan but now criticizes such rhetoric.
Several conservative commentators also disapproved of Trump's statements.
Democratic lawmakers expressed outrage over Trump's comments, with some suggesting impeachment.
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A recent poll found that most American voters support impeaching President Donald Trump. The survey shows that 52% are in favor of impeachment, while 40% are against it. The poll comes amid rising tensions with Iran and political divisions in the U.S. government.
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52% of registered voters support impeaching President Donald Trump.
40% of voters oppose impeachment.
The poll was conducted by two groups critical of Trump's Iran policies.
1 in 7 Republicans support impeachment.
The survey has a margin of error of 3.9%.
In the poll, 84% of Democrats support impeachment, while 81% of Republicans oppose it.
The House of Representatives would need a simple majority to impeach, but Democrats currently lack the numbers.
President Trump's approval rating dropped to 39% in early April amid conflict with Iran.
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Congress is working on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval. This move follows concerns over the administration's approach to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Some lawmakers who previously opposed such efforts are now reconsidering their stance.
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Congress wants to limit Trump's power to conduct military actions against Iran.
Past attempts to limit his military authority were unsuccessful.
President Trump issued strong warnings about the Iran conflict, raising concerns about nuclear weapons.
A new war powers resolution may soon be introduced in the House.
Some Democrats and Republicans are leading the effort to pass this resolution.
Two Democrats who previously opposed the resolution now support it.
The House narrowly voted down the last war powers resolution.
There is a similar effort in the Senate to support a war powers resolution.
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A Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, Graham Platner, suggests there are strong reasons to consider impeaching two Supreme Court justices. He did not specify which justices but emphasized the importance of electing Senate members who would use their power to take such actions. Trust in the Supreme Court is low, as shown by a recent Gallup poll.
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Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate for Senate from Maine.
Platner mentioned a "compelling case" for impeaching two Supreme Court justices but didn't name them.
A Gallup poll in October 2025 found only 49% of Americans trust the Supreme Court.
Platner leads in polls against Maine Governor Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination.
He also leads against Senator Susan Collins in recent polls.
The Maine primary election is scheduled for June 9, 2026.
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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A nine-foot alligator was found in a pool area at a home in Tampa, Florida, on March 29. The Tampa Police Department responded, and a specialist safely removed the alligator.
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Homeowners in Tampa, Florida, thought they had a human intruder.
It turned out to be a nine-foot alligator.
The sighting occurred in the early hours of March 29.
Tampa Police Department officers responded to the call.
A specialist successfully handled and removed the alligator.
The event was captured on body camera footage.
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Chris Taylor has won a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, increasing the liberal majority. The court is expected to address issues like redistricting, election results, and reproductive rights. The change in court dynamics follows a series of high-profile and costly judicial elections in the state.
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Chris Taylor has been elected to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, replacing conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley.
The court now has a liberal majority that is likely to last until at least 2030.
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court could decide on redistricting issues related to a congressional map that favors Republicans.
The court might also deal with disputes over election results, similar to issues following the 2020 presidential election.
Reproductive rights, especially regarding abortion laws, could be another major issue for the court.
Last year, Wisconsin’s judicial race was among the most expensive, with over $100 million spent.
Another seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court will open next year as Justice Annette Ziegler will not seek reelection.
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Two men, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, are accused of attempting to bomb a protest outside the New York City mayor's home in support of the Islamic State group. They allegedly intended to kill up to 60 people, but the bombs did not detonate, and nobody was injured.
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Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, from Pennsylvania, allegedly planned the attack during an anti-Islam protest on March 7.
The bombs were thrown outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The suspects allegedly aimed to make the attack larger than the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
A notebook with bomb-making materials and planning details was found in their car.
Balat and Kayumi were arrested and have remained in custody since March 7.
Both suspects reportedly expressed allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Dashcam videos showed the men discussing their attack plans.
No bombs detonated during the attack, and no injuries occurred.
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The FDA has issued a warning about DTF Sexual Chocolate, a sexual enhancement product, after discovering it contains hidden prescription drugs, sildenafil and tadalafil. Nalpac voluntarily recalled the product, and the FDA urged consumers not to use it.
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The FDA found unlisted prescription drugs in DTF Sexual Chocolate.
Sildenafil and tadalafil are drugs for erectile dysfunction that should not be in dietary supplements.
These drugs can be dangerous if taken without a doctor, especially for people with heart issues or on certain medications.
Nalpac recalled the product nationwide after the FDA's findings.
No health issues related to the product have been reported yet.
Consumers are advised to stop using the product and consult a doctor if needed.
The FDA issued a class 1 risk alert for similar products, indicating potential serious health risks.
The FDA warns against assuming products labeled as "natural" are safe, especially those claiming sexual performance benefits.
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Public health officials in Apache County, Arizona, have confirmed the first human case of plague in the county since 2015. The patient has recovered, and the risk to the public is considered low as investigators look into how the exposure happened. Officials emphasize that the disease, which is treatable with antibiotics, most commonly spreads through infected fleas or animals.
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Apache County, Arizona, reported its first human case of plague since 2015.
The patient has fully recovered after medical treatment.
Authorities are investigating how the person got infected but found no evidence of the disease spreading from person to person.
Plague is a disease that occurs naturally in the southwestern United States, in rodents and fleas.
Symptoms of plague include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes.
Only one human plague case has been confirmed in the U.S. in 2026.
New Mexico reported the first animal plague case of 2026 in a dog, which recovered after treatment.
Health officials advise people to avoid contact with wild rodents and use flea control on pets.
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Eric Swalwell, a congressman, faces allegations of sexual harassment, which he denies. These claims have negatively affected his chances in the race for California governor. Swalwell's campaign dismisses the allegations as false and politically motivated.
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Eric Swalwell is running for governor of California.
Allegations of sexual harassment have surfaced against Swalwell.
Swalwell denies the allegations, saying they are politically motivated lies.
The claims have caused Swalwell's odds of winning in prediction markets to drop.
A campaign spokesperson stated that no staffers have signed non-disclosure agreements.
Polls show a close race between Swalwell and other candidates like Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton.
Swalwell leads a recent poll with 17% ahead of some other candidates.
The accusations were mentioned by Cheyenne Hunt but remain unverified.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been in office for 100 days and holds a positive approval rating. A poll shows 48 percent of city residents approve of his work, a smaller percentage than his predecessor Eric Adams had at the same time in his term. Approval ratings vary greatly across different groups and locations within the city.
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Zohran Mamdani's approval rating is 48 percent after 100 days in office.
30 percent of New Yorkers disapprove of Mamdani’s performance, while 23 percent are unsure.
Eric Adams had a 61 percent approval rating at the same point in his mayoralty.
The poll was conducted by Marist Institute, with 1,454 adults in New York City participating.
Mamdani has stronger support among younger residents and those in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Support varies by political affiliation: 63 percent of Democrats approve, but only 25 percent of Republicans do.
57 percent of Staten Island residents disapprove of Mamdani's job as mayor.
The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.
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The article discusses how the MAGA political movement, associated with President Donald Trump, is handling challenges as it imagines a future without Trump on the ballot. It explores tensions within the movement, highlighted by Trump's disagreements with figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, as the movement tries to stay unified.
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MAGA stands for "Make America Great Again," a movement linked to President Donald Trump.
The movement has survived various challenges, including political scandals and Trump's 2020 election loss.
Trump disagreed with Tucker Carlson over U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, showcasing internal conflicts in MAGA.
Carlson criticized the strikes as contrary to MAGA's original anti-intervention stance.
Trump has labeled Carlson "not MAGA" due to their differing views.
Trump also broke ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, who criticized him on several issues.
MAGA saw a political test in Georgia's 14th District, where a pro-MAGA candidate won a runoff election by a narrower margin than expected.
These events indicate ongoing tensions within MAGA as it looks toward future leadership beyond Trump.
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Missouri lawmakers are working on a bill to make it harder to qualify for food assistance through SNAP and MO HealthNet. The proposed changes focus on stricter rules for proving eligibility, especially concerning non-citizens, and would change how household income is counted. The bill still needs approval from the state Senate.
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Missouri proposes stricter rules for SNAP, which helps people with food.
The bill affects nearly 650,000 Missouri SNAP recipients.
Non-citizens would need specific immigration status to qualify for benefits.
Applicants must prove citizenship or valid immigration status when applying.
The current rule prevents checking a parent’s legal status if applying for a child.
The bill would toughen penalties for not providing proof of status.
Law uses federal verification systems to check applicant status.
The bill would fully count income from ineligible household members.
There is an effort to prioritize healthier food choices in SNAP.
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A family traveling with Delta Airlines faced issues when their seats were scattered across different rows, despite booking and paying extra for seats together six months in advance. The airline cited automatic systems as the reason, which sometimes fail to flag such disruptions. This issue has raised concerns about airlines' seating practices, especially for families with young children.
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A family booked a Delta flight six months ahead, including special seating for a child with a disability.
They found out a day before departure that their seats were scattered, not together.
Delta airlines said the problem was due to an automated system not flagging the disruption.
Other passengers shared similar experiences of family seating issues on Reddit.
U.S. airlines are under pressure to ease family seat arrangements without extra fees.
Delta's policy allows passengers to manage their seats before departure, but availability can change.
Families with small children or those with disabilities face added challenges due to seating changes.
Newsweek reached out to Delta and the family for further comments.
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President Donald Trump's approval among Republicans has decreased according to a recent poll. This comes during international conflicts and upcoming U.S. elections. The poll shows a slight decline in support within his party, but overall backing remains strong.
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President Trump’s approval among Republicans dropped from 81% to 77%.
His job performance rating also fell from 80% to 76%.
The poll was conducted nationally with 1,464 adults from March 31 to April 2, 2026.
The poll's margin of error is ±2.7 percentage points.
The survey indicates a slight decrease, but overall support remains high historically.
The poll was carried out by the Issues & Insights/TIPP, known for accurate election predictions.
The decrease occurs amid international tensions, particularly related to Iran.
The results may influence political strategies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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