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Maxwell, the longtime partner of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, spoke with top Justice Department officials over the course of two days in late July.

Joe Gruters, a Trump-backed Florida state senator, was elected on Friday to serve as the Republican Party's new chairman. Former chair Michael Whatley is running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

Raiding retirement savings. Pondering job changes or even marriage. People who buy their own health insurance are strategizing ahead of major price hikes in 2026. Open enrollment starts Nov. 1.

The FBI says its searches of Bolton's home and office was authorized by a court but declined to provide further details. Bolton is a frequent critic of the president.

California denied parole for Erik Menendez, who along with his brother Lyle have spent more than three decades behind bars for their parents' murders. Lyle Menendez faces a parole hearing on Friday.

The Justice Department is starting to share files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with the House Oversight Committee. NPR talks with James Marsh, a lawyer for some of his accusers.

The Trump administration has moved to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Honduras and other countries. Among them are health care workers tending to older and disabled people.

The Trump administration has shifted its tone and message in response to persistent pressure about the Epstein records — especially from supporters who see the unreleased files as an unfulfilled promise.

High mortgage rates cooled home sales over the last few years. But data released this week shows signs that things may be thawing a bit.

DOJ to give first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files to House Oversight Committee, California puts redistricting plan on November ballot to counter Texas, U.S. retailers raise prices on some items.