Oversight members split over whether to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, committee chair says
Members on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are divided over whether President Donald Trump should pardon Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for her cooperation in the panel’s Epstein investigation, Chair James Comer said in an interview Wednesday. Maxwell, who was deposed by the Oversight Committee as the sole convicted accomplice […]
MrBeast’s Company Sued for Wrongful Termination by Former Staffer
MrBeast Former Staffer Sues for Wrongful Termination … Claims Sexist Culture Published April 22, 2026 2:12 PM PDT MrBeast enabled a sexist culture at his company … this according to a new lawsuit filed by an ex-staffer on Wednesday. According to court docs obtained by Bloomberg, Lorrayne Mavromatis — who says she was hired by […]
investingLive Americas market news wrap: Stock markets rally even as oil prices climb
US forces intercepted multiple Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, expanding blockade enforcement beyond Hormuz. At least 29 vessels have been redirected, while Iran seized two ships, highlighting ongoing supply disruption. investingLive Exclusive 15m ago Source link
Jackson Holliday Undergoing MRI For Continued Hand Pain
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is in Baltimore for another MRI on his ailing right hand, the team announced to reporters (link via Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner). The O’s will likely have further updates once the imaging has been performed. However, with an off-day tomorrow, said update might not come before Friday. Holliday […]
House leaders pull Endangered Species Act bill
The House on Wednesday abruptly shelved legislation that would overhaul the Endangered Species Act, in an apparent response to Republican opposition to the bill. Speaker Mike Johnson yanked the ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897, from consideration without explanation. But opposition from six Florida Republicans and other GOP members triggered the delay, said people familiar with […]
Taylor Frankie Paul Never Booked ‘DWTS,’ Confusion Is From ‘Bachelorette’ Date
Taylor Frankie Paul Never Booked ‘DWTS’ … But Did Cut a Rug on Her ‘Bachelorette’ Date Published April 22, 2026 1:56 PM PDT Taylor Frankie Paul was not booked for “Dancing With the Stars,” despite reports … and now we know what is likely causing the confusion. A source close to ‘DWTS’ tells TMZ … […]
More detail on the US seizing Iranian oil tankers all the way over in Asia
This from yesterday about US forces taking Itanian tankers in Asia: Reuters have further now, in brief: Summary: US forces intercept and redirect multiple Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters At least 29 vessels ordered to turn back under expanding maritime blockade Strait of Hormuz traffic remains near standstill amid ongoing disruptions Iran escalates by […]
Burnley vs Man City: Text updates, goals and stats from Premier League
Manchester City will pull level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League tonight if the 10-time champions win at Burnley. Pep Guardiola’s side took a significant step towards reclaiming the title from Liverpool by beating the Gunners 2-1 at home on Sunday but need to back up that win at Turf […]
House GOP FISA tensions boil over as Johnson hunts for a plan
Tensions are continuing to rise inside the House GOP Conference as Republican leaders race to land a backup plan in the coming hours to reauthorize a controversial spy powers program. Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview Wednesday afternoon that he’s “targeting tomorrow” for release of an updated proposal for extending Section 702 of the […]
Rep. Troy Downing Asks If Grindr’s D.C. Event Is Sausage-Based Party
Rep. Troy Downing Is Grindr’s D.C. Bash a Sausage Fest??? Published April 22, 2026 12:56 PM PDT Play video content Rep. Troy Downing‘s trying to figure out if Grindr’s inaugural event before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is all about meaty sausages. Yes, we mean that literally. Our TMZ DC crew caught up with the […]
