Members of Congress reviewing unredacted Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein have discovered evidence suggesting at least six prominent individuals, including a foreign government official and a “well known retired CEO,” were concealed from public view without clear legal justification. Lawmakers contend these redactions appear to violate the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which prohibits withholding information for reasons of embarrassment or political sensitivity. The review, which has only just begun, raises further questions about the thoroughness and transparency of the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein investigation and its associated documentation.
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DC Health has confirmed multiple measles cases, with contagious individuals visiting several public locations, including Ronald Reagan National Airport, Union Station, Catholic University of America, and the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Individuals who were at these sites may have been exposed to the virus. This announcement comes as a large conservative religious gathering, attended by prominent politicians, is underway, an event where opposition to vaccination is noted, potentially increasing the risk of spread. Current measles outbreaks are also significant in South Carolina and Texas.
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Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” intended as a conservative alternative to the Super Bowl’s main event, faced significant criticism for its pre-taped, lip-synced performance by Kid Rock. The event, billed as a live celebration of “faith, freedom, and love of country,” was reportedly filmed on a small soundstage and aired after the official halftime show concluded. This led to widespread ridicule, even from within some conservative circles, for the perceived inauthenticity and poor execution, contrasting sharply with the praise garnered by Bad Bunny’s halftime performance which celebrated unity and love.
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Ghislaine Maxwell has reportedly offered to testify that neither Donald Trump nor Bill Clinton were culpable in their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein. This offer, made during a closed-door deposition, was viewed by some lawmakers as an attempt to gain clemency for her own conviction. Maxwell is currently seeking to overturn her sentence, presenting new evidence to a federal judge regarding alleged constitutional violations during her trial.
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Footage has emerged from a Super Bowl party at Donald Trump’s golf club showing the Bad Bunny halftime show playing on large screens, contradicting public statements. Critics have labeled this a display of hypocrisy, suggesting the outrage over the performance was performative. Trump himself later confirmed he watched Bad Bunny, denouncing the halftime show as “terrible” and an “affront to the Greatness of America” in a lengthy Truth Social post.
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Seamus Culleton, an Irishman residing in the US for over two decades, has been detained by ICE for nearly five months despite holding a valid work permit and being married to a US citizen. Culleton, who owns a plastering business in Boston and was in the process of applying for a green card, claims he refused to sign deportation papers and that his signature has been forged on documents submitted by ICE. His attorney asserts that the case is unusual, as individuals in similar situations, particularly those with pending green card applications based on marriage, would typically not be detained. Despite a judge approving his release on bond, the government denied it, leading to continued detention in challenging conditions.
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Despite the passage of the Epstein Transparency Act, millions of Jeffrey Epstein files remain withheld or heavily redacted by the Department of Justice, prompting Rep. Thomas Massie to threaten a “nuclear option” to force transparency. Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna are scheduled to view unredacted versions of the DOJ files, with Massie planning to question Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the delays and redactions. Massie intends to ask why victims’ names were published while perpetrators are concealed and what information has been omitted, asserting he would read names on the House floor if necessary to compel release. The situation is further complicated by Ghislane Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee, invoking her Fifth Amendment right, an inconsistency noted by Khanna given her previous cooperation.
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Following reports of immigration agents killing three US citizens, the Department of Homeland Security is expanding its mass detention capabilities. A previously reported $10 billion Navy contract for migrant detention centers has ballooned to $55 billion, repurposing funds for “Territorial Integrity of the United States” and creating a “ghost network” of facilities. This expedited funding mechanism allows for rapid deployment of self-contained cities capable of housing thousands, complete with infrastructure for sustained living and “Force Protection” equipment, sparking local backlash and protests nationwide.
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The article details a growing trend of political and cultural conflicts extending into traditionally apolitical spaces, notably exemplified by the Super Bowl halftime show. While MAGA supporters launched counter-programming like Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” these efforts garnered a fraction of the audience of mainstream events such as Bad Bunny’s performance. This pattern is mirrored across online platforms, with AI-generated content, virtual protests on games like Roblox, and satirical clips emerging as new battlegrounds in these culture wars. Ultimately, the article suggests that cultural power is shifting to uncontrolled digital formats, blurring lines between reality and propaganda.
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Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, labeling it “terrible” and an “affront to the Greatness of America.” He specifically criticized the artist for singing in Spanish and deemed the dancing “disgusting,” while supporters aligned with his sentiments by tuning into a conservative alternative show. Bad Bunny’s performance, however, advocated for unity and love, showcasing pan-American solidarity and echoing a message against hate. This incident follows Bad Bunny’s earlier condemnation of immigration policies at the Grammys, which drew criticism from the press secretary.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Trump Lashes Out at Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show
Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, labeling it “terrible” and an “affront to the Greatness of America.” He specifically criticized the artist for singing in Spanish and deemed the dancing “disgusting,” while supporters aligned with his sentiments by tuning into a conservative alternative show. Bad Bunny’s performance, however, advocated for unity and love, showcasing pan-American solidarity and echoing a message against hate. This incident follows Bad Bunny’s earlier condemnation of immigration policies at the Grammys, which drew criticism from the press secretary.
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