The Justice Department has moved to dismiss the criminal case against Steve Bannon, who was convicted of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena related to the Jan. 6 investigation. Bannon had previously served four months in federal prison following his conviction. The government now asserts that dismissal is in the interests of justice, and Bannon does not oppose this motion. This move follows Bannon’s appeal of his conviction to the Supreme Court.
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An Irish man, Seamus Culleton, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for five months and faces deportation despite holding a valid work permit and having no criminal record. Culleton, married to a US citizen and operating a local business, was arrested during a random immigration sweep, according to his lawyer. Despite being in the process of applying for lawful permanent residence and having a final interview scheduled, his detention prevented him from attending, and he claims to have been pressured to sign deportation documents he did not agree to. His lawyer argues that the government is acting ineptly and capriciously towards an individual who has established a life and business in the US and followed immigration procedures correctly.
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Norway’s Ambassador to Jordan, Mona Juul, has resigned amidst scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, a decision deemed “correct and necessary” by the Foreign Ministry. This resignation follows reports that Epstein left Juul’s children $10 million in his will and revelations of a “serious lapse in judgment” regarding her association with the convicted sex offender. The Foreign Ministry’s investigation into Juul’s knowledge of and contact with Epstein will continue, alongside a review of funding for an institute previously led by her husband, who also demonstrated poor judgment concerning Epstein. This situation has also led to scrutiny and apologies from other prominent Norwegian figures linked to Epstein.
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Following his release after nine months of detention, prominent opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa was reportedly re-arrested by unidentified armed men. This incident occurred hours after he attended a rally protesting his prior imprisonment, signaling a turbulent transition period in Venezuelan politics. While the government’s prosecutor claims the re-arrest was due to non-compliance with release terms, critics suggest it reflects internal power struggles within the new leadership and a continued resistance to genuine democratic reform. Guanipa’s case highlights the fragile nature of recent political concessions and raises concerns about the future of political prisoners in Venezuela.
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In a missive to Comer, Democratic Representative Ro Khanna revealed his intention to question Maxwell regarding a court filing from the previous year. This document asserted the existence of “four named co-conspirators” and an additional 25 individuals who were not indicted within the Epstein probe. The inquiry aims to elicit further details about these previously unidentified parties involved in the investigation.
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The operator of approximately 180 Eddie Bauer stores in the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing declining sales and industry challenges. This marks the brand’s third bankruptcy filing in over two decades, as it seeks to restructure its operations. Most U.S. and Canadian stores will remain open during a court-supervised sale process, with a potential wind-down of operations if a sale cannot be executed. Eddie Bauer’s e-commerce, wholesale, and international operations, run by separate licensees, are not affected by this filing.
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A portion of Jonny Greenwood’s Oscar-nominated score for *Phantom Thread* was featured in the Melania Trump documentary. However, Greenwood issued a statement asserting that Universal Pictures’ use of his copyrighted music breached his composer agreement by failing to consult him. Consequently, both Greenwood and director Paul Thomas Anderson have requested the removal of the score from the documentary. The film also includes pre-existing tracks such as Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and The Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter.”
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The recent release of documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed extensive communication between the notorious sex trafficker and bestselling author Deepak Chopra. Their interactions, spanning from 2016 until just before Epstein’s 2019 arrest, included casual conversations about consciousness and dogs, as well as more explicit discussions and invitations involving “girls” and “prey.” While the messages do not definitively prove wrongdoing on Chopra’s part, they paint a candid picture of their association. Chopra has since acknowledged the communications, stating they “reflect poor judgment” and that he was “never involved in, nor did I participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct.”
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Lawmakers attempting to question Ghislaine Maxwell about her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring were met with her invocation of Fifth Amendment rights. Serving a 20-year sentence, Maxwell refused to answer questions that could be self-incriminating, despite ongoing investigations into Epstein’s abuse and Maxwell’s own appeals to overturn her conviction. Her attorney indicated a willingness to testify that President Trump and former President Bill Clinton were not culpable in their relationships with Epstein, a statement some lawmakers interpreted as a bid for presidential clemency. Despite Maxwell’s refusal to participate, the committee chairman insisted on proceeding with depositions of other individuals connected to Epstein, including the Clintons.
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