Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is prepared to hold elections, provided a two-month ceasefire is implemented and security measures are put in place to allow for the preparation and participation of soldiers. Zelenskyy suggested that this ceasefire could be facilitated by President Trump and proposed extending a similar offer to Russia, allowing them to hold their own elections. He emphasized that wartime election comparisons with other nations are not applicable due to the unique scale of threats faced by Ukraine.
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Newly released documents connect several prominent figures to Jeffrey Epstein, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg, and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, through emails, flight manifests, and business dealings. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also appear, with past acknowledgments of brief interactions or visits. Further revelations detail communication between Epstein and Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh, former DOGE head Elon Musk, and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, with some of these individuals previously denying or downplaying their connections.
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Sir Keir Starmer is set to declare Britain’s “Brexit years” over at the Munich Security Conference, advocating for enhanced European security cooperation and a reduced reliance on the United States. He will highlight Europe’s significant economic and military capabilities, urging the continent to act as a unified “sleeping giant.” Starmer will also warn against isolationism, deeming it “surrender” in a dangerous global climate, and will stress the interconnectedness of UK and European security.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asserted that the Trump administration’s foreign policy is dismantling the transatlantic alliance and ushering in an era of authoritarianism. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, she outlined a progressive vision for US foreign policy, contrasting it with the administration’s rightward shift. Ocasio-Cortez criticized actions such as the capture of Nicolás Maduro, threats to annex Greenland, and support for the war in Gaza, arguing that such hypocrisies weaken democracies globally. She advocated for a return to a “rules-based order” that prioritizes working-class interests and addresses income inequality to combat the rise of authoritarianism.
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Mounting data from sources including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that American households and businesses are bearing the vast majority of the cost of President Trump’s tariffs, despite presidential claims to the contrary. The analysis shows that Americans paid for nearly 90% of the tariffs in 2025, a trend consistent with earlier periods of tariff imposition. This burden is reflected in companies either absorbing increased costs, impacting their profit margins, or passing them on to consumers through higher prices, leading to decreased consumer confidence. Economists argue that the economic strain from these tariffs outweighs the claimed benefits, such as funding national debt reduction or providing tax rebates, with the cost to households potentially exceeding any tax relief.
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President Donald Trump announced his intention to issue an executive order “shortly” establishing the legal justification for national voter-identification requirements. He expressed a desire for these laws to be in place for the 2026 midterm elections, stating that he has identified “legal reasons” to implement them even if Congress does not approve such legislation. Trump’s move comes amid pressure from his allies and has fueled concerns among Democrats and voting-rights organizations about potential intervention in upcoming elections.
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Representative Jamie Raskin has stated that unredacted documents reveal Donald Trump’s name appearing over a million times in the Jeffrey Epstein files, directly contradicting Trump’s claims of having no involvement. Furthermore, Raskin found evidence within the files, specifically a 2009 email, that undermines Trump’s assertion that he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago. This evidence suggests Trump was aware of Epstein’s guest status and did not ask him to leave. These findings suggest that the Department of Justice may have redacted a significant portion of information concerning Trump in the released documents.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has suggested that President Trump’s late-night social media activity and reported instances of stumbling over words at nighttime rallies are indicative of early symptoms of dementia, specifically the phenomenon known as “sundowning.” This theory, promoted by Newsom, posits that the former president, who is approaching 80, exhibits confusion during hours of darkness. Newsom, considered a potential presidential contender in 2028, has been publicly questioning Trump’s mental acuity for some time.
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Joe Rogan has publicly criticized the Trump administration’s response to the Jeffrey Epstein files, calling the repeated assertions that the documents are a “hoax” inaccurate. Rogan highlighted the release of over three million DOJ documents, noting that despite the volume, many details regarding potential co-conspirators remained redacted. Pressure from lawmakers led to the unredaction of names of several wealthy individuals, including Emirati billionaire Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, with whom Epstein shared extensive correspondence including discussions of sex and disturbing content. Rogan questioned the selective redaction of names, arguing it was not protecting victims and demanding further transparency in the release of these sensitive files.
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During a hearing, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott described a detainee as “not compliant” and “fighting back nonstop” when questioned about the use of a spray canister, suggesting the actions were not de-escalatory. The article criticizes the agency heads for not appearing well and for failing to indicate any changes in detention handling, even amidst ongoing violence and protests. Despite claims of de-escalation, the administration’s aggressive deportation agenda and hostile treatment of protesters remain unchanged, sparking continued demonstrations against perceived injustice.
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