Washington’s investigations, global flashpoints, and a deadly overseas disaster dominated midweek headlines, while a rare bit of cultural diplomacy in Asia offered a lighter note.

Capitol Hill: House GOP targets Hillary Clinton over Epstein probe

• The House Oversight Committee is moving to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt after she and former President Bill Clinton declined to comply with a subpoena tied to the committee’s inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein, ABC News reports [1]. NBC News also noted the Clintons’ refusal to testify amid the contempt threat [2].

Iran unrest and U.S. posture

• President Trump told reporters he had heard “the killing has stopped” in Iran amid mass protests and that there were “no plan for executions,” as tensions with Tehran continue to roil U.S. policy [2]. In parallel, ABC News highlighted the president’s message that “help is on its way” to Iranian protesters [4].
• On the Hill, the Senate is considering a war powers resolution designed to limit Trump’s military action against Venezuela, according to ABC’s live programming slate—an indicator that lawmakers are trying to narrow the commander-in-chief’s latitude as multiple crises compete for attention [1].

Greenland diplomacy heats up

• Danish and Greenlandic officials are in Washington for meetings, including at the White House, as the president renews talk of “acquiring” Greenland—language that has strained ties with Copenhagen in recent days. ABC’s live coverage notes the meetings and related briefings [1].

Overseas: Deadly rail disaster in Thailand

• At least 32 people were killed when a crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand, officials said. Video from the scene shows the wreckage and emergency response as authorities investigate the cause [3].

U.S. developments to watch

• Minnesota saw new clashes during anti-ICE protests, underscoring ongoing friction over immigration enforcement [1].
• NASA says astronauts will depart the International Space Station early due to a medical issue, with more details expected from the agency [1].

And finally, a lighter beat in Asia

• Japan’s and South Korea’s leaders took part in a K‑pop-style drum jam during a cultural stop—an optics-heavy moment as Tokyo and Seoul continue efforts to stabilize ties and coordinate on security and trade [4].

References

1. House GOP plans to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt over Epstein inquiry — ABC News
2. Trump says violence has stopped in Iran amid protests — NBC News
3. Crane falls on train in Thailand, killing 32, officials say — ABC News
4. Japanese, South Korean leaders in K-pop drum jam — ABC News