Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired her personal ethics advisor, Joseph Tirrell, a career attorney with nearly 20 years of service, without stating a reason for his removal. Tirrell, who headed the DOJ’s ethics office, advised senior officials on matters such as financial disclosures and conflicts of interest, and also provided guidance to all DOJ employees. His removal may be related to the roughly 20 employees involved in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations, where Tirrell had advised on ethics matters. The move comes amidst other departures of key oversight officials, raising concerns about the potential politicization of the Justice Department.
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Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who gained international recognition for publicly testifying at her mass-rape trial, has been awarded France’s highest honor. This recognition comes after she waived her right to anonymity during the high-profile trial concerning her husband’s decade-long abuse. Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour, an award given to her and 588 others. The announcement was made in advance of France’s Bastille Day.
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Senator Lindsey Graham anticipates a record-breaking surge of weapons to Ukraine in the coming days, bolstering its defense against Russia. This expectation comes as Donald Trump signals increased interest in supporting Ukraine, suggesting a potential turning point in the conflict. Graham, alongside Democrat Richard Blumenthal, highlights a growing consensus on Capitol Hill and among European officials to utilize frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Additionally, the US is considering providing new funding to Ukraine, with a “major statement” on Russia expected soon.
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Following a state-arranged tour of the new 3,000-bed detention center in Florida, Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz condemned the facility as an “internment camp.” She described the conditions as “appalling,” noting detainees were “packed into cages” with minimal privacy. The facility, hastily constructed on an isolated airstrip, is intended to expand the U.S. migrant detention capacity. While Democrats like Wasserman Schultz criticized the center, Republicans, including State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, claimed the conditions were acceptable and that the criticism was politically motivated.
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Former CNN White House Correspondent Jim Acosta believes President Trump is anxious about the ongoing “Epstein files” controversy. Acosta, drawing on his experience covering Trump, suggests the former president is “freaking out” over the situation. This assessment follows news that the DOJ and FBI confirmed Epstein’s suicide and debunked theories of a client list. Acosta raises questions about Trump’s potential involvement in influencing the DOJ and FBI’s handling of the case.
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President Trump announced the United States would supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, a move intended to aid in defense against the ongoing Russian invasion. The US president stated the weapons delivery would be part of a new deal in which NATO would finance the purchase of the weapons. Trump also expressed disappointment in Putin, after previously hoping to work with the Russian leader. Furthermore, US special envoy Keith Kellogg is scheduled to visit Ukraine, and Trump plans to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday to make a “major statement… on Russia.”
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Amidst controversy surrounding the Justice Department and FBI’s conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and lacked a client list, former President Trump called for unity among his supporters. Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi after his supporters expressed outrage over the handling of the Epstein case, and potential lack of transparency. Some of these supporters have openly questioned the findings. Trump has dismissed these concerns and urged them to focus on other matters, and asserted the Epstein files were originally created by Democrats.
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A record-breaking Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, weighing 54 pounds, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York with an estimated value of $2-$4 million. This remarkable find, the largest piece of Mars discovered on Earth, was likely ejected from the planet by an asteroid impact and traveled millions of miles before landing in the Sahara. The meteorite, identified as an “olivine-microgabbroic shergottite,” is 70% larger than the next largest Martian piece and represents nearly 7% of all Martian material on Earth. Along with the meteorite, the auction also features a juvenile Ceratosaurus dinosaur skeleton.
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MAGA Is Tearing Itself Apart Over Jeffrey Epstein. This is the core issue, and the fallout is already unfolding. The Department of Justice recently declared Epstein’s death a suicide, and that no client list or blackmail operation existed, contradicting years of MAGA claims about a vast elite cover-up. This is a major blow to the narrative. For years, the narrative has centered around the idea that Epstein’s files would expose corrupt elites, particularly Democrats. Now, with Trump’s own DOJ denying these claims and allies backtracking, deep internal divisions are erupting within the movement. This is a real test.
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