63 m. ago Trump calls Epstein emails a Democratic deflection after correspondence alleges president ‘knew about the girls’ – live

Trump says release of Epstein emails is a distraction from Democrats’ performance during shutdown; White House says they ‘prove absolutely nothing’Trump knew about Epstein’s conduct, newly released emails suggestDemocrat who could force Epstein vote to be sworn in after standoffIn a new batch of emails released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump knew about the late financier and sex-offender’s conduct. In the three emails released, Epstein apparently told his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump “spent hours” at his house with one of Epstein’s victims.In two other emails to author Michael Wolff, Epstein wrote that “of course he knew about the girls”, referring to the now-president. According to the exchanges, Epstein also solicited Wolff’s advice about how he should handle Trump discussing their friendship in an interview with CNN. “I think you should let him hang himself,” Wolff writes. “If he says he hasn’t been on the plane o...

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2 h. ago White House says new Epstein emails mentioning Trump ‘prove absolutely nothing’ – live

White House press secretary says, ‘Jeffrey Epstein was a member at Mar-a-Lago until President Trump kicked him out because Jeffrey Epstein was a pedophile and he was a creep’Trump knew about Epstein’s conduct, newly released emails suggestDemocrat who could force Epstein vote to be sworn in after standoffIn a new batch of emails released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump knew about the late financier and sex-offender’s conduct. In the three emails released, Epstein apparently told his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump “spent hours” at his house with one of Epstein’s victims.In two other emails to author Michael Wolff, Epstein wrote that “of course he knew about the girls”, referring to the now-president. According to the exchanges, Epstein also solicited Wolff’s advice about how he should handle Trump discussing their friendship in an interview with CNN. “I think you should let him hang himself,” Wolff writes. “If he says he...

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4 h. ago White House names Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre who email says 'spent hours with Trump' in explosive response to Democrat 'smear' campaign

The emails, released by Democrats on Wednesday, reveal that Epstein referred to Trump in correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell and the author Michael Wolff.

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4 h. ago Michael Wolff and Mike Johnson’s comments this week eerily foreshadowed Trump

Wolff and Johnson both made remarks about the Epstein files saga in the days just before Democrats dropped the never-before-seen emails

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4 h. ago White House says ‘unnamed victim’ Trump ‘spent hours’ with was Virginia Giuffre, accusing Democrats of ‘fake narrative’ – live

Spokesperson says Giuffre repeatedly said Trump was not involved in any wrongdoing as she accuses Democrats of trying to ‘smear’ presidentTrump knew about Epstein’s conduct, newly released emails suggestDemocrat who could force Epstein vote to be sworn in after standoffIn a new batch of emails released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump knew about the late financier and sex-offender’s conduct. In the three emails released, Epstein apparently told his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump “spent hours” at his house with one of Epstein’s victims.In two other emails to author Michael Wolff, Epstein wrote that “of course he knew about the girls”, referring to the now-president. According to the exchanges, Epstein also solicited Wolff’s advice about how he should handle Trump discussing their friendship in an interview with CNN. “I think you should let him hang himself,” Wolff writes. “If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the ...

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5 h. ago Epstein victim who Trump 'spent hours with' is NAMED in bombshell unredacted email

The pedophile financier named Trump multiple times in emails to Ghislaine Maxwell and the author Michael Wolff over a period of 15 years.

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6 h. ago Epstein claimed Trump 'spent hours' with one of his victims in trove of shocking new emails

The pedophile financier named Trump multiple times in emails to Ghislaine Maxwell and the author Michael Wolff over a period of 15 years.

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7 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew about his crimes, newly released emails reveal – live updates

In new batch of emails released by House Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump ‘spent hours’ at his house with one of his victimsIn a new batch of emails released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump knew about the late financier and sex-offender’s crimes. In the three emails released, Epstein apparently told his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump “spent hours” at his house with one of Epstein’s victims.In two other emails to author Michael Wolff, Epstein wrote that “of course he knew about the girls”, referring to the now-president. According to the exchanges, Epstein also solicited Wolff’s advice about how he should handle Trump discussing their friendship in an interview with CNN. “I think you should let him hang himself,” Wolff writes. “If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the house, then that gives you a valuable PR and political currency. You can hang him in a way that potentially generates a...

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21 h. ago Swearing in of Democrat Adelita Grijalva 7 weeks after winning House election could force vote on releasing Epstein files

Texas Democratic congresswoman’s signature on Khanna-Massie resolution will trigger vote on the Epstein files

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23 h. ago Why Republicans not extending Obamacare tax credits helps Democrats in the long run

Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia tells Eric Garcia that House Speaker Mike Johnson cannot renew ACA credits ‘without having November 2026 make November 2025 look like a picnic’

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49 h. ago An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them

A legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions

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52 h. ago Mike Johnson hauls Republicans back to Washington as government shutdown inches closer to ending: Live updates

New agreement would fund government through the end of January and allows time for further negotiations on other issues

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53 h. ago Senate Democrats defend breaking ranks to end shutdown as Mike Johnson signals speedy House return

Decision to advance bill that would reopen government has sparked furor from party and base; House speaker says he will call lawmakers back as soon as Senate holds final voteSenate Democrats who defected in shutdown vote: ‘This was the only deal’The eight Democratic and Independent senators who broke ranks with the party to advance a bill that would end the government shutdown – the longest in US history – have defended their decisions amid furor from their party and base.“What happened tonight is not the closing of a chapter. It’s the opening of an opportunity. What the chapter does close is the damaging shutdown that is only getting worse, that is only going to impact more and more people,” said Angus King, the Independent lawmaker from Maine who caucuses with Democrats. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Paul Carrick Brunson reveals ‘biggest week in MAFS history’ after Julia

PAUL Carrick Brunson has teased the "biggest week in MAFS history" in a telling comment ahead of tonight's explosive episode. The E4 expert's remarks, aired live on the Lorraine show, came after contestant Julia-Ruth dropped a huge sex bombshell. The show bride then added drama to the mix as she confessed she is dating another...

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4 d. ago Lucy Bronze defends Mary Earps: 'Female players are constantly under a magnifying glass'

England goalkeeper Mary Earps faced backlash this week over negative comments made about former teammates. In response, two time Euro-winning defender Lucy Bronze says that male footballers would not be subject to such forensic scrutiny as women

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5 d. ago Billionaire brands award of ‘New Owner of the Year’ prize to paid influencer an ‘insult’

Mike Repole, owner of Breeders’ Cup Classic third Fierceness, said giving the prize to Griffin Johnson, an ambassador employed to promote racing in the US, was a conflict of interest

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6 d. ago Ruben Amorim responds to Cristiano Ronaldo comment on Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke about Man Utd this week and commented on the job Ruben Amorim has on his hands..

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7 d. ago Five biggest takeaways from Democrats’ blue tsunami election night that should have Trump worried

Record voter turnout, a revolt against Trump and DOGE in Virginia, affordability remains a throughline and all should worry Trump, Mike Johnson and the Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. Plus, one tough lesson for Democrats

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8 d. ago MTG soaks up cheers during lovefest on The View as she blasts Mike Johnson and ‘weak and pathetic’ MAGA world

‘Look, I’m with women, so I feel very comfortable saying this, I’m really tired of the p*ssing contest in Washington, D.C. between the men,’ the MAGA congresswoman declared to raucous applause.

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8 d. ago ‘Reject the premise’: Mike Johnson doesn’t like having tables turned over Trump’s Gatsby bash as Americans go hungry

The speaker rejects a question from The Independent about the president holding a lavish bash at his Palm Beach estate

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