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Bill and Hillary Clinton Agree to Testify Before U.S. Congress in Epstein Investigation

Former President Bill Clinton, left, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listen as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a eulogy for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Aug. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) | AP

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear before the House Oversight Committee to testify as part of the ongoing congressional probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a dramatic shift after months of resistance and potential contempt proceedings.

SWT News Desk
February 3, 2026

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Epstein Files Transparency Release Exposes Mentions of Trump, Musk, Lutnick, Mira Nair and Other High-Profile Figures

Jeffrey Epstein files were released today

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on January 30, 2026 released more than 3 million pages of previously sealed documents connected to financier Jeffrey Epstein — providing the most expansive public view yet of the network of individuals, correspondence and…

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January 31, 2026

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Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Agents Over Minnesota Church Protest

Don Lemon speaks onstage during Telling the Truth in an Age of Misinformation at the 2025 Blackweek Conference at Spring Studios on October 07, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities in Los Angeles on Friday, January 30, 2026, in connection with a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota earlier this month, authorities and Lemon’s legal team…

SWT News Desk
January 31, 2026

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Trump Claims P. Diddy Reached Out After Sentencing, Mentions Possible Pardon Discussion

Donald and Melania Trump with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that Sean “P. Diddy” Combs reached out to him shortly after being sentenced to over four years in federal prison, allegedly requesting his help or advice on a possible pardon. Speaking during a…

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October 8, 2025

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P. Diddy Sentenced to Over Four Years, Requests Placement in Rehabilitation-Focused Prison

Music mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison following his conviction on charges of transporting individuals for prostitution. The sentencing concludes a year-long legal battle that has drawn intense media…

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October 8, 2025

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Epstein Files Tie Musk, Thiel, Bannon, Prince Andrew to New Documents

New documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, released by House Democrats, suggest possible meetings or contacts with Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and Prince Andrew — though none are alleged to have been involved in Epstein’s criminal wrongdoing. House Democrats…

SWT News Desk
September 27, 2025

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Dallas ICE Shooting: 2 Detainees Killed, Shooter Found Dead

In Dallas, Texas, early Wednesday morning, chaos erupted when a man identified as Joshua Jahn fired from the roof of a nearby building at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. The attack targeted a transport van carrying ICE detainees.…

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September 25, 2025

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Tom Homan Investigation Over $50,000 Cash Bribe Closed With No Charges

Tom Homan, then-acting director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, at a White House briefing in 2017.Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images file

Tom Homan found himself at the center of a secret federal investigation last year after undercover agents reportedly posed as business executives and offered him cash in exchange for government favors. According to reports, the meeting took place in September…

SWT News Desk
September 21, 2025

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Sen. Ted Cruz Slams FCC Threats Over Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Mafia-Style’ Tactics

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to FBI Director Kash Patel as he appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his first oversight hearing, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, known for his strong conservative stance, condemned the statements from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who suggested ABC and other broadcasters might face fines or even lose their licenses over content aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live!…

SWT News Desk
September 21, 2025

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Major Fee Increase Proposed for H-1B Visas Under Trump Plan

Donald Trump said the order sets in motion the first steps to initiate “long-overdue” reforms to end “visa abuses”. (Indian Express photo)

The Trump administration is preparing to require a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. If it happens, this would be a major change to how foreign workers enter the U.S. to work in high-skill jobs. Right now, people who…

SWT News Desk
September 19, 2025

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