The US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, announced that the Justice Department will release files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, following the US Senate's passage of a bill mandating the release. However, there may be material withheld that could impact an ongoing investigation ordered by Donald Trump. As of now, Trump has not scheduled time to sign the bill.

A recent incident involving U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked significant outrage after he referred to a female reporter as 'piggy' during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One. This remark has drawn widespread condemnation, highlighting ongoing concerns about Trump's treatment of the media, particularly female journalists.

ESPN has secured the MLB.tv out-of-market package, while Netflix has acquired rights to the Home Run Derby and key games. NBC will take over the Sunday Night Baseball schedule. This development follows ESPN's earlier decision to opt out of its rights deal with Major League Baseball, which seemed to signal a potential split between the two parties.

Saad Almadi, a 75-year-old US citizen, has been released by Saudi Arabia after being imprisoned for five months due to critical tweets about the government. His release follows a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former President Donald Trump, which has been linked to Almadi's case. Initially sentenced to 19 years in prison in 2021, Almadi's charges were later reduced to cyber crimes, resulting in a 30-year travel ban.

Federal prosecutors admitted that they did not present the final indictment against former FBI Director James Comey to a full grand jury, complicating their efforts to prosecute him. This acknowledgment came during a hearing where Comey's lawyers argued for the dismissal of the case, claiming it was selective and vindictive.

Archaeologists have discovered 16 submerged canoes along the shore of Lake Mendota in Wisconsin, believed to have been left by Indigenous people. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced that these canoes were found in a location resembling a prehistoric parking lot, near ancient Indigenous trails, suggesting they were intended for communal use by travelers.

US officials are reportedly delaying the implementation of long-promised semiconductor tariffs by President Donald Trump to avoid escalating tensions with China. This cautious approach has been communicated to stakeholders in both government and private sectors over recent days, indicating a shift in strategy regarding the tariffs.

David Maltinsky, a 16-year veteran of the FBI, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated for displaying a Pride flag at his desk. He alleges that the FBI retaliated against him for engaging in protected speech, naming FBI director Kash Patel and the Justice Department as defendants. Maltinsky describes his firing as unconstitutional and politically motivated.

In San Diego, teachers are taking on activist roles as they patrol neighborhoods to monitor the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. With rising arrests and students feeling unsafe, these educators are scanning the streets, sharing alerts, and advocating for the right to feel secure in their community.