Bill O’Reilly was corrected on NewsNation for falsely claiming the Biden administration, under Merrick Garland, had convicted Jeffrey Epstein, who actually died by suicide during the Trump administration. O’Reilly had been previously stating that there was a good reason for not releasing the documents associated with Epstein. Despite initially defending his claims, O’Reilly eventually acknowledged the error after being presented with the correct information. Following the correction, O’Reilly continued to criticize House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, suggesting the Democrats were disingenuous in seeking the release of Epstein’s files.
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During a press conference, Georgia Republican Mike Collins made the false claim that former President Joe Biden was responsible for the 2020 civil unrest following the death of George Floyd, even though Biden was not in office at the time. Collins inaccurately attributed the violence and unrest to Biden’s administration, blaming him for encouraging and even funding the protests, despite the fact that the then-President Donald Trump was in office at the time of Floyd’s death. While Trump drew criticism for his response to the protests, and at one point used force to remove protesters for a photo opportunity, Collins went on to blame “socialist woke politicians” for the country’s current state. Notably, Biden was not even president at the time.
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MAGA influencer Laura Loomer is demanding a special counsel to investigate the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, expressing dissatisfaction with the Department of Justice and FBI’s recent memo. Loomer has repeatedly criticized U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, claiming the memo’s assertions contradict popular conspiracy theories and are damaging to the Trump administration. She believes an independent investigation is necessary to satisfy the base, who expected a thorough review of the documents, and predicts at least one resignation over the matter. Loomer’s statements reflect the widespread anger among far-right and MAGA supporters who were disappointed by the memo’s findings.
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On Monday, Stephen Colbert criticized Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, stemming from a 60 Minutes interview dispute. Colbert expressed offense, suggesting the settlement was a “Big Fat Bribe” aimed at securing approval from the Trump administration for Paramount’s sale to Skydance. He highlighted concerns that the merger could jeopardize the future of his show and The Daily Show, citing reports that suggest Skydance’s desire to appease Trump could pressure late-night hosts critical of him. While acknowledging Paramount’s lack of apology, Colbert ultimately viewed the settlement as a move motivated by financial interests.
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At the recent Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, young conservatives expressed strong disapproval of President Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Following a phone call from the president, Charlie Kirk announced he would cease discussing the matter, placing his trust in the administration to resolve the issue. Conference attendees, who had voiced their dissatisfaction with the Epstein investigation, including calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi’s removal, prompted Trump to defend Bondi on Truth Social, dismissing concerns as manufactured by his adversaries.
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During a recent call, former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suggested to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he strike Moscow and St. Petersburg if provided with necessary weapons. According to sources cited by the Financial Times and The Washington Post, Trump aimed to intensify pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and force peace negotiations. This shift in strategy comes as Trump’s frustration with Putin grows, and he hardens his stance against Russia, seeking to broker peace amidst the ongoing war. Newsweek has reached out to the White House and Russian foreign ministry for comment.
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The article discusses the shift in the MAGA media ecosystem’s focus following Donald Trump’s directive to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case. After Trump’s call to “let it go,” key ally Charlie Kirk announced he would cease discussing Epstein. This decision came after Kirk and other MAGA figures criticized the White House’s handling of the Epstein case, particularly Attorney General Pam Bondi’s findings. Despite initial criticism and calls for action, Trump’s support for Bondi and his plea to his base to drop the issue led to a noticeable change in media coverage, with some outlets seemingly following the president’s lead.
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Amidst the controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein “no client list” memo, Fox News and its flagship morning program, *Fox & Friends*, seemingly heeded Donald Trump’s call to avoid the topic. Despite the weekend version of *Fox & Friends* warning Trump about sweeping the Epstein story aside, the Monday morning show ignored the issue, opting instead to focus on other less controversial news. This decision was a marked contrast to other news outlets, such as MSNBC’s *Morning Joe*, which extensively covered the story. Some within the MAGA media universe are also questioning whether the investigation into Comey and Brennan is a deliberate distraction from the Epstein case.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is threatening legal action against the North Carolina Board of Elections due to a plan to purge almost 100,000 voters from the rolls, citing violations of the National Voter Registration Act. This decision follows a state board vote, under a new Republican majority, requiring voters without specific identification numbers to cast provisional ballots. The DNC alleges the policy is unconstitutional and politically motivated, aiming to challenge the move in court. Furthermore, North Carolina’s electoral landscape is already under scrutiny, as a federal trial addresses challenges to the state’s 2020 redistricting maps, which voting rights groups claim were gerrymandered to diminish minority voting power.
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In a significant legal challenge, Colorado, along with 23 other states and the District of Columbia, has sued the Trump administration over the freeze of $6.8 billion in federal education funding slated for K-12 schools. The lawsuit argues that the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to withhold funds, appropriated by Congress for programs such as English language learning and teacher training, is unlawful. This action, which impacts states like California and North Carolina, has prompted concerns from education leaders and advocates, as school districts have already budgeted these funds and are now facing potential cuts to essential programs and staffing.
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