A watchdog group is asking the Justice Department to explain why it hasn't included communication from top Trump administration officials in its release of over 2 million pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a complaint filed Friday. Why it matters: The letter, from the Democracy Defenders Fund, alleges that the DOJ "impermissibly" narrowed the scope of disclosed documents that were required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act . - The complaint calls it "deeply troubling" that no communications from Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel appear in the ream of documents, despite their involvement in releasing the files to the public. What they're saying: "AG Bondi, DAG…
A watchdog group is asking the Justice Department to explain why it hasn't included communication from top Trump administration officials in its release of over 2 million pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a complaint filed Friday. Why it matters: The letter, from the Democracy Defenders Fund, alleges that the DOJ "impermissibly" narrowed the scope of disclosed documents that were required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act . - The complaint calls it "deeply troubling" that no communications from Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel appear in the ream of documents, despite their involvement in releasing the files to the public. What they're saying: "AG Bondi, DAG…Open
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to scale back gifted programs in NYC public schools over racial inequities, a concerning move for some education experts. Maud Maron, co-founder of the nonprofit Place NYC, discusses on "On Balance," and says the programs should be expanded, not cut. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
In the documents the Department of Homeland Security said the raid "was based on intelligence that there were illegal aliens unlawfully occupying apartments in the building." There is no mention of criminal gangs or Tren de Aragua.
In the documents the Department of Homeland Security said the raid "was based on intelligence that there were illegal aliens unlawfully occupying apartments in the building." There is no mention of criminal gangs or Tren de Aragua.Open
Meet the unlikely poster child for the AI boom and its insatiable energy demand. Why it matters: Bloom Energy, long seen as a niche energy player, can deliver on-site power far faster than traditional options — a critical edge as data centers race to secure electricity. Driving the news: Over the past year, Bloom Energy's stock has surged more than 400%, outpacing even AI bellwethers like Nvidia. State of play: Bloom Energy makes shipping container-sized fuel cell units that generate power with natural gas through a chemical reaction instead of combustion. - It has signed major deals with key players across the AI and energy landscape over the last year and a half. They include Oracle, utility AEP and Brookfield, a leading financier…
Meet the unlikely poster child for the AI boom and its insatiable energy demand. Why it matters: Bloom Energy, long seen as a niche energy player, can deliver on-site power far faster than traditional options — a critical edge as data centers race to secure electricity. Driving the news: Over the past year, Bloom Energy's stock has surged more than 400%, outpacing even AI bellwethers like Nvidia. State of play: Bloom Energy makes shipping container-sized fuel cell units that generate power with natural gas through a chemical reaction instead of combustion. - It has signed major deals with key players across the AI and energy landscape over the last year and a half. They include Oracle, utility AEP and Brookfield, a leading financier…Open
