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House Oversight Committee chair James Comer plans to move to hold Bill Clinton in contempt for refusing to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, after Clinton and Hillary Clinton’s lawyers rejected subpoenas for in-person testimony; the outcome could force compliance via federal court or trigger DOJ action, depending on the contempt citation.
A former Uvalde educator testified emotionally about the chaos during the 2022 school shooting, describing her efforts to alert police and protect students, while also recounting her fears and the trauma experienced. The trial of officer Adrian Gonzales, accused of child endangerment for his response, continues amid contentious courtroom proceedings and witness testimonies.
Jack Smith's lawyers request an open hearing and full release of his videotaped testimony after a lengthy deposition where he defended his decisions to pursue charges against former President Trump, amid ongoing investigations and political scrutiny.
Jack Smith, the Special Counsel investigating Trump, faces challenges in testifying before Congress due to restrictions on the release of his report, with Republicans seeking to limit his testimony and Democrats advocating for transparency and open hearings.
James Comey is requesting a federal court to dismiss charges against him, arguing that his testimony to Senator Ted Cruz was 'confusing' and 'ambiguous,' and that the government is selectively prosecuting him based on interpretations of his statements. He maintains his testimony was truthful and challenges the clarity of the questions asked during the Senate hearing.
Sean Grayson is on trial for the July 2024 murder of Sonya Massey, with live courtroom updates covering witness testimonies, expert analyses on use-of-force, and Grayson's own testimony about the incident.
Scott Bessent questioned Federal Reserve chair candidates about their views on interest rates and quantitative easing during a grilling session, highlighting key issues in monetary policy discussions.
Cory Mills, a Republican congressman, is denying allegations of salacious behavior amid controversies including a restraining order, an assault allegation, and an ethics investigation. During hearings, Mills claimed he no longer had access to intimate videos sent by a woman and argued that some messages were misinterpreted, while also addressing personal issues like his marriage and stress related to family health problems.
Music producer Metro Boomin testified in his defense against a sexual assault lawsuit, denying the allegations and expressing frustration over the accusations, which he called 'beyond insulting.' The case involves a woman who claims he assaulted her in 2016 while she was unconscious, but Metro denied any wrongdoing, emphasizing his respect and innocence during the trial.
Kid Cudi testified in Diddy's sex trafficking and racketeering trial, expressing his support for Cassie Ventura and recounting his experiences and observations during their relationship and the subsequent events, including a house break-in and a car fire, while revealing his reluctance to testify but desire to support his friend.
Two top Biden aides are scheduled to voluntarily testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of an investigation into President Biden's cognitive health, with some aides invoking the Fifth Amendment and others providing voluntary interviews amid ongoing scrutiny of his mental acuity.
Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence, has expressed willingness to testify before Congress but only if granted immunity and certain conditions are met, citing legal and constitutional concerns. The House oversight committee has not agreed to her demands, and Maxwell's legal team is considering her options, including potential clemency, to facilitate her testimony.
The House Oversight Committee declined Ghislaine Maxwell's request for immunity in exchange for her testimony, stating they will not consider granting immunity and she must choose between testifying voluntarily or asserting her Fifth Amendment rights, amid ongoing scrutiny of her and Jeffrey Epstein's cases.
Ghislaine Maxwell has offered to testify before Congress under conditions including immunity, but her attorneys demand her questions be submitted in advance and her testimony be scheduled after her Supreme Court and habeas petitions are resolved. The committee has rejected immunity, and Maxwell's legal team has also appealed for clemency from President Trump.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, amid ongoing discussions about her potential testimony and the release of grand jury transcripts related to Epstein's case, as part of broader efforts to uncover the truth and address calls for her to testify about her relationship with Epstein.