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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll lied during the course of civil litigation against Donald Trump, who Carroll says sexually assaulted her in a New York department store 30 years ago. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing inquiry and spoke Thursday on the condition of anonymity. Lawyers for Carroll have not responded to requests for comment from The Associated Press. The Justice Department has opened a series of investigations into perceived adversaries of the Republican president. The person says the perjury investigation is being led by the federal prosecutors’ office in Chicago.

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The DNC Autopsy Report

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Timmons expressed confidence that voters who chose a new direction will continue backing Trump’s agenda, noting that gas prices will drop quickly once key shipping routes are secured and that stopping a nuclear Iran is far more important than short-term costs.

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In a stunning CBS Sunday Morning interview, First Lady Jill Biden confessed she watched the 2024 presidential debate and immediately thought, “Oh my God, he’s having a stroke.”

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With K.T. McFarland, Former Deputy National Security Advisor of the United States.

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Donald Trump says he plans to attend the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden after receiving an invitation from James Dolan. The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Trump praised the Knicks’ postseason run, calling the team “great” after years of struggling. The president, a New York native, has frequently attended major sporting events while in office and on the campaign trail.

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The Trump administration has announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting a newly created agency accused of attempting to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The move is part of the administration’s broader economic and military pressure campaign during the ongoing conflict. U.S. officials say the sanctions were announced after American forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military facility following attack drone activity in the region. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, making tensions in the area a major concern for global markets and international security.

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Crews in Washington are resuming the search for nine people presumed dead after a chemical tank ruptured at a paper mill in the city of Longview. Authorities say the death toll has risen to 11 after a second person died following the incident at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility. Officials say there is no hope of finding additional survivors. Investigators say some contamination reached the nearby Columbia River, but officials currently say there is no threat to drinking water or air quality as testing continues.

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A former senior CIA official is accused of stealing more than $40 million in gold bars from the federal government, according to federal court filings in Virginia. Investigators say David Rush requested and received foreign currency and gold bars that were supposedly intended for work-related expenses. Authorities later discovered more than 300 gold bars valued at over $40 million, along with approximately $2 million in cash, inside his home. Rush was arrested last week and charged with criminal theft of public money. He remains in federal custody, and his attorney has declined to comment on the allegations.

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Kathy Hochul has signed a new law making it a crime to block access to a house of worship or intimidate people attempting to enter. The law comes after a series of heated demonstrations outside synagogues in New York. It also gives police the authority to establish 50-foot security perimeters around houses of worship where protests would not be allowed. Supporters say the measure is designed to protect people’s right to practice their religion safely, while critics argue the law could restrict peaceful demonstrations and infringe on free speech rights.

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The prosecution connected to the death of Matthew Perry has officially come to a close after all five people charged in the case pleaded guilty for their roles in supplying the actor with ketamine. On Friday, Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, was sentenced to more than three years in prison for helping facilitate the actor’s ketamine use. Prosecutors said Perry died in 2023 at the age of 54 from the acute effects of ketamine. Two doctors, an addiction counselor, and a drug dealer prosecutors referred to as the “Ketamine Queen” were also sentenced in connection to the case.

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WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country. Speaking to reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal. "Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven't gotten there ... we're not satisfied with it, but we will be. We will be either that or we'll have to just finish the job," Trump said. He added that under a potential framework deal with Tehran, the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately but that it would not be controlled by anybody. "We'll watch over it, but nobody's going to control it. That's part of the negotiation that we have. They would like to control it. Nobody's going to control it. It's international waters and Oman will behave just like everybody else or we'll have to blow them up," Trump said. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump's comment on Oman. Oman's embassy in Washington also did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump also said that he was not comfortable with Russia or China taking Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

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In a world where sanity seems to be in short supply, this episode delves into the latest autopsy report from the DNC, revealing the party's biggest liability: wokeness. The speaker breaks down the findings, which suggest that Democrats' obsession with identity politics and cultural Marxism is driving away voters, particularly black Americans who are increasingly rejecting the party's message. The autopsy report, written by independent analyst Paul Rivera, highlights the party's struggles to connect with voters on issues that matter most, such as the economy, disaster relief, and housing affordability. Meanwhile, the party's continued emphasis on abstract issues like trans rights, racial divide, and climate alarmism is falling flat with voters. The speaker also touches on the recent controversy surrounding Governor Tim Walz's decision to honor George Floyd on Memorial Day, rather than the fallen heroes, and the implications of this move for the party's future. The episode also explores the tension between the party's ideals and the concerns of its voters, particularly black Americans who are increasingly looking for a party that will address their needs and concerns. The speaker discusses the impact of the party's policies on black communities, including the issue of voter ID and the importance of police presence in these areas. If you're interested in understanding the latest developments in the world of politics and the implications for the future of the Democratic Party, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's analysis and insights. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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Ken Paxton Wins Big in Texas...but Democrats are Happy

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Is America Going Through Dark Times?

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California’s next governor. He’s running the most expensive political advertising campaign in the country this year. Data from ad tracker AdImpact shows Steyer has spent or booked over $195 million in ads for broadcast TV, cable and radio, with the tally still growing. The lavish spending has lifted the former hedge fund manager turned liberal activist into contention in the crowded race. But he’s not breaking away from the field. Still, the cash advantage could give him an edge in the race's final days.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is meeting with his Cabinet at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran and asserts the Iranian side is “negotiating on fumes.” The Republican president has projected confidence that he's closing in on a deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give him a credible argument that Iran’s nuclear capability has been diminished enough to declare victory. But Trump risks finding that closure to his war of choice comes with an unsatisfactory ending — one that puts off many critical issues to be resolved later. It leaves Trump vulnerable to criticism that Iran’s hard-line leaders will emerge from the conflict battered but emboldened.

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Paxton's Victory Shows Everyone That Trump Still Rules the Party

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A Great Deal, Or No Deal at All

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Ken Paxton Wins Big!

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