While criticisms of the Trump team’s handling of the situation are common, their strategy of stonewalling and lying may be their only option. Even some within the MAGA base are expressing concern, with figures like Candace Owens suggesting Trump is surrounded by people who undermine him. The Epstein scandal, at the heart of the matter involving the alleged rape of children, appears to be a point where even loyal supporters are struggling to overlook the moral implications, potentially surpassing political tribalism for the first time in a decade.
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According to a police report, Miss USA, Lindsey Langston, has accused Florida Congressman Cory Mills of threatening to release explicit images of her after their relationship ended. The report details that Langston ended the relationship due to reports of Mills seeing another woman. Langston alleges that Mills then contacted her through multiple accounts, threatening to release nude images and videos. Mills has denied these claims, stating they are false and misrepresent the nature of their interactions.
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Reports initially indicated Vice President JD Vance planned to host several Trump administration officials at his residence to strategize a response to the ongoing Epstein controversy. However, a spokesperson for Vance has since denied the meeting was ever scheduled. The Trump administration is reportedly considering the release of an audio recording and transcript of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell. Amidst the speculation, the family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s accusers, criticized the lack of survivor representation in the reported meeting.
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Gareth Ward, an Australian politician convicted of sexually assaulting two young men, is attempting to remain in the New South Wales state parliament despite his guilty verdict. Ward, who was found guilty last month and is currently in custody pending sentencing, has refused to resign, prompting the NSW House of Representatives to plan his expulsion. His lawyers are seeking a Supreme Court injunction to prevent his removal from parliament while he appeals his conviction. NSW Premier Chris Minns has condemned Ward’s actions and reiterated calls for his resignation, highlighting the unconscionable situation of a convicted sex offender demanding to remain in office.
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Karoline Leavitt’s 2022 congressional campaign is currently burdened with a debt exceeding $300,000, owed to over 100 creditors. The campaign, which accepted over $300,000 in illegal contributions, failed to repay any of it in the latest reporting period ending June 2025. While the funds were to be returned, the campaign had already spent the money. Notably, Leavitt’s campaign has only refunded five donors this year, including her parents.
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Following the controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files, questions arise about who will be held responsible. Recent analysis suggests that Attorney General Pam Bondi finds herself in a precarious position, particularly due to her involvement in the reversal regarding the release of the Epstein files. Bondi’s position is further complicated by the actions of those within the administration, including the FBI Director and the President himself, who have fueled conspiracy theories and may seek someone to blame. Ultimately, Bondi’s future may depend on her ability to appease Trump and potentially manufacture a case against former President Obama, as failing to do so could further anger the base and jeopardize her position.
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Senate Democrats are utilizing a rarely used procedural tool to compel the Justice Department to release additional files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, as announced in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi. The letter, signed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and members of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, requests all Epstein-related documents, with a deadline of August 15th and a briefing by August 29th. This request is based on a nearly century-old law allowing a committee to request information from the administration. However, the Justice Department is unlikely to comply, potentially leading to a protracted legal battle, as Senate Majority Leader John Thune has predicted.
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Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein have only served to reignite questions surrounding the scandal. Trump’s explanation that he fell out with Epstein because the latter “stole” his employees from Mar-a-Lago raises disturbing implications, especially given the context of Epstein’s sex trafficking crimes. Furthermore, Trump’s ambiguous remarks about possibly pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell and his association with those who may have contributed to a birthday book for Epstein have fueled speculation. The article suggests that these actions, combined with Trump’s apparent cognitive decline, will likely keep the Epstein scandal in the public eye.
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During a press conference in Scotland, President Donald Trump dismissed a reporter’s suggestion that a trade deal with the European Union was expedited to overshadow the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has faced increased pressure to address his past relationship with Epstein and release government files related to the case. The president has consistently downplayed the significance of the Epstein matter, instead emphasizing his focus on deal-making and dismissing “conspiracy theories.” This follows the administration’s efforts to appear transparent, though a judge rejected their attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts.
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On CNN’s State of the Union, Senator Markwayne Mullin made repeated claims about the timing of Jeffrey Epstein’s plea agreement, incorrectly attributing it to the Obama administration. Jake Tapper corrected Mullin, clarifying that the agreement was finalized in 2008 under the Bush administration, not 2009, and was overseen by U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, who later served in Trump’s administration. The article highlights the Republican response to the Epstein investigation, especially after the Trump administration decided to halt document releases and reports on the Trump connections to the investigation. Republicans are divided, with some supporting a bipartisan effort for document release and others avoiding the issue, as the House Speaker sent lawmakers home to avoid a vote on related legislation.
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