The House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to several high-profile figures, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, as part of its investigation into the Epstein case, intensifying scrutiny of the Justice Department’s handling of the matter. Meanwhile, newly released images from Epstein’s mansion reveal unsettling details, while Donald Trump and News Corp. have agreed to postpone Rupert Murdoch’s deposition in a defamation case related to Epstein. The DOJ is seeking limited unsealing of Maxwell grand jury transcripts, but asserts that most information is already public. These developments reflect the ongoing investigation into Epstein, and the potential ties to high-ranking officials.
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Trump promised to drain the swamp. Now the Epstein filth swim free. It’s pretty wild to think back to the 2016 campaign, isn’t it? One of the biggest rallying cries was the promise to “drain the swamp.” It resonated with a lot of people, this idea that Washington was filled with corruption and self-serving elites. It was a powerful message, a promise of change. But then, things took a turn that a lot of us, at least those with a sense of history and what to expect from populists, saw coming.
The irony is almost too much to bear. The very person who pledged to clean up the swamp seems to have become deeply entangled in its murkiness.… Continue reading
A recent national poll revealed a significant portion of voters believe President Trump was involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, with 46% of respondents answering yes. This belief is strongly divided along party lines, with a large majority of Democrats holding this view, while independents were in the middle and Republicans largely disagreed. The same poll also found that a majority of voters, regardless of party affiliation, believe the Trump administration is covering up evidence related to the Epstein case. Concurrently, the poll and others indicate a continuing trend of declining approval ratings for President Trump, reflecting a broader pattern across various polling organizations.
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Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender and associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was transferred to a minimum-security federal prison camp, sparking controversy as the Trump administration has provided no explanation for the move. Her transfer occurred after a meeting with Trump’s former personal lawyer, raising concerns about possible preferential treatment or a potential pardon in exchange for silence. The Bureau of Prisons and the Justice Department, who both oversee the minimum-security facilities, did not respond to requests for comment on the matter, adding to the intrigue. This transfer appears to contradict standard Bureau of Prisons policy for individuals with a history of sexual assault, further fueling suspicion.
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Despite efforts to distance himself, former President Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell continue to resurface as a persistent issue. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason and POLITICO Magazine senior writer Ankush Khardori offer analysis on why the topic remains unavoidable. The issue’s longevity highlights the ongoing challenges the former president faces in fully severing himself from the controversy. This continuing scrutiny underscores the enduring impact of the association.
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Trump’s plan for a White House ballroom sparks outrage from his critics. It seems the mere mention of a lavish addition to the White House has ignited a firestorm, and it’s easy to see why. The idea of a large, potentially extravagant ballroom during a time when many are facing economic hardships, not to mention the ever-present shadow of austerity measures, is a tough pill to swallow for many.
This initiative, in the eyes of many, is not just about constructing a ballroom. It’s seen as a symbol of excess, of prioritizing personal comfort over the needs and struggles of the general population.… Continue reading
Comer agrees to postpone Maxwell’s testimony to House on Epstein. That’s the headline, and it feels like a sigh of inevitability, doesn’t it? The immediate reaction is a sense of déjà vu, as if we’ve seen this particular movie before. The consensus seems to be that this delay wasn’t exactly a surprise. It’s perceived by many as a tactic, a way to buy time and hopefully make the whole situation fade from public consciousness. The unspoken assumption is that the powers that be are more interested in making this go away than uncovering the truth.
The fear is that the postponement is just a prelude to something more sinister.… Continue reading
Despite Republican claims of a smear campaign, a 29-page annex to the special counsel’s 2023 report revealed that John H. Durham could not definitively prove any connection between Trump and Russian collusion. The report includes an email from July 27, 2016, allegedly sent by a Soros Open Society Foundations staffer, outlining that Clinton had purportedly approved a plan to link Trump to Russian interference. This strategy was allegedly intended to divert attention from her use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State.
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White House: Trump ‘would not recommend’ special prosecutor for Epstein files… well, that’s certainly not a shock, is it? The immediate reaction is a resounding, “Of course not!” It’s almost comical at this point. The idea of Trump endorsing an independent investigation into the Epstein files feels as likely as him suddenly deciding to donate all his wealth to charity. Accountability, it seems, is the last thing on his mind. It’s as if there’s an inherent fear of what might be revealed, a fear that goes far beyond mere political inconvenience. It’s a fear that seems to be fueled by the potential for significant, possibly even criminal, ramifications.… Continue reading
In an attempt to distract from the Epstein case, Trump and his allies are using the declassified “Durham Annex” to allege Democratic misconduct related to the Russia investigation. The annex, which was released at the request of Senator Chuck Grassley, was touted as evidence that Hillary Clinton approved a plan to smear Trump with Russia collusion. However, the annex, in fact, appears to suggest that the “evidence” being touted as proof of conspiracies was fabricated by Russian intelligence. This diversion tactic, similar to the Durham investigation’s broader aim, is a way for Trump to redirect attention away from his own scandals, even if the claims prove to be false.
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