DC Wrap: Trump mulls tentative Iran ceasefire deal; DOJ probes E. Jean Carroll

E. Jean Carroll still terrifies Trump

The smartest way for Donald Trump to deal with his E. Jean Carroll problem would be to accept defeat, pay her what he owes and never speak of her again. Both the media and the public seem, sadly, to have moved on after not one but two civil juries found in May 2023 and January 2024 that the retired journalist told the truth when she said Trump sexually assaulted her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the ’90s. Even though he has been accused…

DOJ Investigates E. Jean Carroll, Bessent on Trump $250 Bill, Potential Iran Deal: AM Update 5/29

The DOJ launches a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, focusing on whether or not she’s guilty of perjury. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent steps behind the White House Press Briefing room podium, and addresses the possibility of a $250 bill with President Trump’s face on it. The U.S. and Iran near a potential deal, as...

US and Iran reach tentative ceasefire deal

The emerging memorandum of understanding would pause the fighting while both sides negotiate over Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and regional security. Source

DC Wrap: Trump mulls tentative Iran ceasefire deal; DOJ probes E. Jean Carroll

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DOJ Launches Investigation into E. Jean Carroll, Maryland Teen Goes to Spelling Bee Finals, and There’s a New Porcupine in Town

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