President Donald Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to open a broad federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to prominent Democrats, a move critics say is a calculated act of political retribution and a distraction from Trump’s own long-documented relationship with the disgraced sex trafficker.

Nancy Pelosi’s retirement marks the end of a neoliberal era. From a socialist perspective, it’s a moment to reflect, organize, and fight for working-class power beyond the limits of establishment politics.

Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers has died at 48, the band confirmed in an emotional statement calling him their “heartbeat.” Rivers was found unresponsive at his Florida home earlier this month, with emergency crews responding to a cardiac arrest call. While the official cause of death has not been confirmed, reports suggest he may have suffered a medical emergency that led to a fall. Known for his groove-heavy bass lines and onstage energy, Rivers was a founding member who helped define the band’s nu-metal sound on hits like “Break Stuff” and “My Generation.”

Donald Trump’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has reversed a landmark Biden-era rule that would have erased $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports — siding with lenders and credit agencies over struggling Americans.