The Justice Department is struggling to release over a million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files, missing the congressionally mandated deadline, and has requested emergency assistance to manage the extensive documentation.
The Justice Department announced it will not meet the Friday deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein files, citing the need to protect victims and plan to release additional documents in the coming weeks, drawing criticism from Congress.
Senate Majority Leader Thune announced that the current short-term government funding bill's deadline needs to be extended beyond November 21 to prevent another shutdown, with options including shifting the date to early 2026. The Senate is considering amendments or new bills, but House approval and negotiations on health care remain hurdles. Thune expressed cautious optimism about reaching an agreement.
The 2025 Premier League transfer window closes on September 1 at 7 p.m. BST, with clubs racing to finalize deals amid a record-breaking summer of spending, while other European leagues and leagues worldwide have different closing times.
President Trump has extended a two-week deadline to see if Russian President Putin will meet with Ukraine's leader to discuss ending the war, with no current signs of a meeting being scheduled, and he remains uncertain about future actions depending on the outcome.
The 2025 MLB trade deadline saw numerous trades across all 30 teams, with significant player acquisitions and some notable rumors of players not traded, reflecting a busy and surprising trading period.
Ex-CIA analyst Paul Goble warns that Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Russia over Ukraine may backfire, potentially emboldening the Kremlin during a critical military period, and highlights the risks of misjudging Russia's intentions and capabilities in the ongoing conflict.
The passage of President Trump's proposed tax bill is delayed beyond the July 4 deadline due to internal disagreements within the Republican Party, procedural hurdles in the Senate, and unresolved issues like the SALT deduction cap, with the White House prioritizing signing the bill over specific policy details.
President Trump has extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations until September 17 to avoid a ban, amid ongoing concerns over national security and data privacy, with the company working with government officials to find a buyer.
Retirees receiving Social Security benefits must take action by November 20 to continue receiving notifications about their checks. Failure to do so may result in missing important updates regarding their benefits.
A $2.9 million winning Mega Millions ticket purchased in Los Angeles is set to expire at 5 p.m. on Friday if the unidentified winner does not claim it. The ticket, bought for the Dec. 12 drawing last year, matched five numbers but missed the Mega Number. If unclaimed, the prize money will go to public schools in California.
The California State Lottery is urging the holder of a $2.9 million Mega Millions winning ticket, purchased on December 12 in West Los Angeles, to claim their prize before the 7 p.m. deadline on Friday. If unclaimed, the money will go to public schools in California. The ticket matched five numbers but missed the Mega Number. Winners have 180 days to claim their prize.
Anglo American Plc has refused to extend the deadline for BHP Group to commit to a $49 billion takeover offer, potentially ending the five-week pursuit. BHP must now decide whether to make a firm offer without Anglo's board support or walk away for six months.
As a key deadline for an ether ETF approaches, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler remains non-committal on whether the agency will approve or deny the application.