In a statement, @CongresswomanSC said, “This an unjust, baseless, sham indictment — and I am innocent. The timing alone is curious and clearly meant to distract from far more pressing national issues.”

BREAKING: A federal grand jury in Miami has returned an indictment charging Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-FL, and several co-defendants with stealing federal disaster funds, laundering the proceeds, and using the money to support her 2021 congressional campaign: DOJ

President Trump signs bill demanding his Department of Justice release the Epstein files https://t.co/ABHGJyhqyj

Exclusive: Tax docs show Trump library is counting on a $1B fundraising haul over 3 years The IRS also gave Trump’s library foundation special treatment during the government shutdown, granting speedy approval of its application for tax-exempt status. https://t.co/I8QLVC5sIY

Billionaire hedge fund founder Tom Steyer is running for governor https://t.co/zeGv5y4Pjw story by @LATSeema

Why this California Democrat broke with his party to end the government shutdown ⁦@anaceballos_⁩

By unanimous consent, the Senate will pass H.R. 4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act as soon as the bill is received from the House.

California GOP Rep. KILEY tears into redistricting push after court struck down new Texas map: "To the extent there was any point to begin with - which I don't think there was - I don't think even if you've got a partisan advantage on this it in any way shape or form justifies

Trump, in the first visit of MBS to the Oval since Khashoggi's murder, says, "You're mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you liked him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew

House votes to release Epstein files following months of pressure ✍️@anaceballos_

I pressed Trump on MBS's role in the Khashoggi killing during a tape-recorded interview on Jan. 22, 2020: “I’ve gotten involved very much,” Trump said. “I know everything about the whole situation.” So what happened, sir? I asked. “I saved his ass," Trump said. “That’s what

House votes overwhelmingly to demand the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. In a 427-to-1 vote -- with Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) the only vote against the bill -- the longstanding fight to release the Epstein records now moves to the Senate. https://t.co/zMaD5TxR2J

Supreme Court may restrict asylum claims from those arriving at the southern border @DavidGSavage

On the campaign trail, Trump was unapologetic about putting America first. Now, 10 months into his second term, the president is facing backlash from some conservatives who say he is too focused on matters abroad. @anaceballos_ https://t.co/spAFi24cKN

In an extraordinary 12-page letter, the former president of UVa described to the faculty the immense pressure the Trump DOJ directed at him and the school and said that his ouster had been publicly mischaracterized.

In July, the FBI and DOJ wrote in their memo that they were not releasing the Epstein files in part because "We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties." - and now, after a push from the President, here we are:

Sorrow, outrage mark hearing on deadly firestorm as GOP senators come to the Palisades https://t.co/ieKk26TkaJ with @Hannahnfry @anaceballos_

Jeffrey’s journalists: Epstein emails reveal cozy relationship with two reporters Fascinating piece by ⁦@benbwieder⁩ https://t.co/s2a82RpqjA

DeSantis’ team said they have no connection to the newest GOP candidate for governor But overlap exists, including a DeSantis staffer flagging Fishback when an NBC News reporter called asking about him There was direct reach out between the two camps https://t.co/O3ekXFoC9l

NEW: For the first time, the story of the 17 year old girl who testified that she had sex with Matt Gaetz for money. She was living in and out of a homeless shelter. She was working at McDonald's. She had just finished her junior year in high school. And she wanted extra money