How a Frantic Scouring of the Epstein Files Consumed the Justice Dept.
There was a single goal in mind: find something — anything — that could be released to the public to satisfy President Trump’s supporters. Source: Original News
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Shaheen Backs Trump U.N. Pick After Deal to Release Frozen Foreign Aid Funds
The top Democrat on the foreign affairs panel cast the deciding vote to allow Michael Waltz’s nomination to go to the floor in exchange for a promise from the administration to release money for Haiti and Nigeria. Source: Original News
Tony Evers Declines to Run for 3rd Term as Wisconsin Governor
The decision is likely to invite a wide-open race for the Democratic nomination in a battleground state the party hopes to control. Source: Original News
New Judge Assigned to 9/11 Case Ahead of 24th Anniversary of Attacks
Lt. Col. Michael Schrama is the fifth judge in the case. He was playing college football during the year of the Sept. 11 attacks. Source: Original News
Justice Dept. Expected to Interview Epstein Associate Maxwell in Florida on Thursday
It is unclear what information Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein’s, would provide that would go beyond what is already in the public record. Source: Original News
Amy Sherald Cancels Her Smithsonian Show, Citing Censorship
The artist said that she made the decision after she said she learned that her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty might be removed to avoid provoking President Trump. Source: Original News
Michael Whatley, R.N.C. Chairman, to Run for Senate in North Carolina
His entry will pave the way for a marquee contest in 2026, with former Gov. Roy Cooper planning to seek the Democratic nomination. Source: Original News
Epstein’s Estate Includes Book Said to Have Note From Trump, a Lawyer Says
The lawyer, who represents victims of Jeffrey Epstein, said he believes the estate would turn the book over to the authorities if asked. Source: Original News
Europe Nears U.S. Trade Deal, but Stands Ready to Retaliate
Nearly every member of the European Union supports a plan to hit back against President Trump’s tariffs if no agreement is reached. Source: Original News