• DOJ opens criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll, reports say
    Trending

    Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    The AP and other news organizations, citing anonymous sources, reported that the federal prosecutors’ office in Chicago had opened an investigation. WASHINGTON — The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denied Thursday evening that his office had opened an investigation into E. Jean Carrollthe longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York department store 30 years ago. The denial came hours after multiple news organizations reported that the Justice Department was investigating whether she had lied during the course of civil litigation against Trump. The Associated Press and other news organizations, citing anonymous sources,…

  • DOJ opens criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll, reports say
    Trending

    DOJ opens criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll, reports say

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    The Department of Justice is investigating E. Jean Carroll for possible perjury related to her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, according to reports. WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine writer who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. Carroll previously filed civil lawsuits against Trump, which accused him of sexually abusing and defaming her. She won $83 million in the defamation case in September 2025 and $5 million in May 2023 for the sexual abuse suit. The new investigation revolves around around whether Carroll…

  • Pam Bondi to join White House advisory panel on AI policy, reports say
    Trending

    Pam Bondi to join White House advisory panel on AI policy, reports say

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    The advisory role was first reported by Axios, which also revealed that the former U.S. attorney general was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after she left her role. WASHINGTON — Pam Bondi is reportedly returning to the White House to serve on an advisory panel on artificial intelligence policy, an official confirmed overnight. The news was first reported by Axios, which also revealed that the former U.S. attorney general was diagnosed with thyroid cancer following her departure from the White House in early April. The advisory appointment was announced late Tuesday night by David Sacks, a venture capitalist who co-chairs the…