USA TODAY readers are reacting to President Trump’s call to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case, with many expressing dissatisfaction. Many readers believe an Epstein “client list” exists, and some think the Trump administration had access to it. Several people are expressing a sense of betrayal as they believe the President is protecting people on the list. Some readers who supported Trump are now urging him to release the list or resign.
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Anti-Trump protesters are planning to disrupt Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming trip to the English countryside, including the Cotswolds and Scotland. The Stop Trump Coalition, known for previous protests against Donald Trump, has vowed to make Vance’s visit unwelcome, citing concerns over his policies. This group has organized demonstrations in response to the planned visit. These protests are expected to occur in both England and Scotland, coinciding with Trump’s own visits to the region.
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The declassified report released by Gabbard accuses the Obama administration of fabricating and politicizing intelligence to support the narrative of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Gabbard plans to present her findings to the Department of Justice. Former President Trump, who has long contested the legitimacy of the “Russiagate” investigation, responded to the report with social media posts featuring images of Obama administration officials in prison garb and an AI-generated video depicting Obama’s arrest.
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Authorities in New York have arrested Luciano Frattolin, a Montreal resident, and charged him with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in connection to the death of his nine-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin. The investigation began after a report of the child’s disappearance near Lake George, New York, where the pair were on vacation and due to return to Canada. Following inconsistencies in the father’s account, police found Melina’s body in a pond. Frattolin’s arrest occurred after surveillance placed the father and daughter together the day of her death.
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A Tennessee judge has ordered the deactivation of death-row inmate Byron Black’s implanted heart device before his scheduled lethal injection to prevent potential shocks during the execution. The ruling comes after Black’s attorneys argued the device could cause extreme pain if triggered by the pentobarbital. The order mandates the state to have medical professionals and equipment on hand for deactivation, though the state is likely to appeal. This decision follows a long legal battle, including a clemency request citing Black’s cognitive disabilities and medical conditions.
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The Wendelstein 7-X stellarator in Germany recently set a new record for plasma duration in a nuclear fusion reactor, sustaining fusion reactions for 43 seconds. This marks a significant breakthrough, achieving the “triple product” performance level crucial for viable nuclear fusion. Stellarators, unlike tokamaks, can sustain plasma with less power, offering design flexibility and easier plasma control. Using hydrogen ions, fusion reactors avoid toxic waste production unlike fission reactors.
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Former Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor suggests that President Trump’s reluctance to release Epstein-related files could be due to potentially “embarrassing” information within them. Taylor referenced a report alleging Attorney General Pam Bondi’s involvement in searching Epstein records for mentions of Trump, which Taylor views as evidence of a cover-up. He believes the documents may contain details, such as the alleged birthday letter to Epstein, that Trump wishes to keep private and that the situation may lead to the president creating distractions. Taylor also predicts that Trump will attack the free press in response to the investigation.
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Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has accused the Obama administration of orchestrating a “years-long coup” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory, releasing declassified emails to support her claims. Gabbard alleges a “treasonous conspiracy” involving Obama and his officials regarding the investigation into Russian interference. These accusations have been met with criticism from Democrats, who see it as a distraction from the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump has supported Gabbard’s statements, while the intelligence community and other Democrats have dismissed her claims as baseless and politically motivated.
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The family of Cornelius Taylor, who was killed when city workers bulldozed his tent during a homeless encampment clearing in Atlanta, has filed a lawsuit against the city. The lawsuit alleges that city employees failed to check the tents for occupants before using the bulldozer, resulting in Taylor’s death. The suit, filed in Fulton County state court, seeks damages and compensation for related expenses, highlighting the incident as “tragic and preventable.” Despite the city’s statement acknowledging the tragedy and prior efforts to assist the encampment residents with housing, the family’s lawyers emphasize the need for better treatment of homeless individuals.
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X (formerly Twitter) is refusing to cooperate with a French probe into alleged foreign interference and bias, deeming the investigation politically motivated. The probe, initiated after complaints of manipulated data and “reduced diversity of voices,” involves suspected crimes like manipulating and extracting data. X has declined to provide access to its recommendation algorithm and real-time data, claiming it has a legal right to do so. The social network also raised concerns about the impartiality of the chosen experts and objected to the use of the “organized gang” aggravating circumstance.
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