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Senate Report Details How Major Banks Ignored Jeffrey Epstein's Suspicious Transactions
Washington, Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
A Senate report reveals major Wall Street banks ignored over $1 billion in suspicious transactions linked to Jeffrey Epstein for decades, only filing reports after his 2019 arrest.
Indiana Utility Regulator Fired Following Ethics and Policy Violations
Indianapolis, Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun fired utility regulator Andy Zay on August 3, 2026, citing state policy violations, including improper employee gifts and agenda tampering, after a controversial utility rate hike.
Lawmakers Push to Redirect Billions in Tariff Refunds from Corporations to Consumers
Washington, Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Progressive lawmakers are demanding that billions in trade tariff refunds go to households rather than corporate importers like Apple and Amazon, noting consumers ultimately paid 95% of these added costs.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Agrees to Testify Before Senate Panel
Washington, Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 22, 2026, addressing scrutinised investigative tactics that accessed communications involving 44 lawmakers.
Voters Trust Democrats Over Republicans on Economic Management for First Time in a Decade
Washington, Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Driven by a 25% surge in gasoline prices, a new survey shows voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economic management, lowering President Trump’s approval rating to 35%.
Senate Republicans Clear Way for Attorney General Nominee After Tax Deal Revisions
Washington, Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Key GOP senators agreed to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General after he rescinded a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, though controversial tax audit immunity for Donald Trump remains intact.
