Bondi to testify in House Oversight’s Epstein probe next month as Democrats threaten contempt

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before the House Oversight Committee next month for a closed-door deposition in the ongoing congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. A spokeswoman for the committee announced Bondi’s deposition moments after Democrats on the committee said they had filed a resolution that would hold Bondi in contempt of Congress for …

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Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana congressional map, narrowing Voting Rights Act

Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts, delivering a significant victory for Republicans and issuing a decision that narrows the landmark Voting Rights Act. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that found Louisiana mapmakers relied too heavily on race when they redrew the …

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What do debt relief companies actually do with your monthly payments?

Debt relief companies don’t simply pass your monthly payment along to creditors — at least not initially, anyway. Skaman306/Getty Images Household and credit card debt levels are higher than ever right now, and, in turn, millions of Americans are carrying credit card balances they can’t pay down. And, the burden is only growing as the …

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What are today’s mortgage interest rates: April 29, 2026?

Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance first need to familiarize themselves with today’s mortgage interest rates. ferrantraite/Getty Images Sometimes, the day of a Federal Reserve meeting could be cause for optimism as borrowers wait for an official rate reduction announcement that could lead to reduced borrowing costs. Other times, however, it can be a cause …

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Can you have multiple wage garnishments at the same time?

Wage garnishment can seriously damage your budget, so it makes sense to worry about facing multiple at once. Tim Robberts/Getty Images A concerning mix of record-high debt levelselevated credit card interest rates, rising inflation and a tough jobs market is putting quite a bit of financial pressure on borrowers in the current economic landscape. And …

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Breaking down King Charles’ visit amid strained U.S.-U.K. relationship

CBS News royal contributor Roya Nikkhah joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the significance of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to the U.S. as they head to New York City on Wednesday and its core mission. The king on Tuesday addressed Congress and met with President Trump amid strained relations between the U.S. and U.K.