35 h. ago Trump again tries to brush off Epstein crisis as ‘nothing’, blaming Democrats for controversy – US politics live

President’s latest effort to contain fallout comes after he directs Pam Bondi to request release of grand jury transcripts and threatens to sue Wall Street JournalTrump requests release of Epstein grand jury transcripts amid report of ‘bawdy’ birthday noteIt was a friendship that spanned three different decades. To Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein was a “terrific guy”. Epstein believed himself to be Trump’s “closest friend”, and praised the future president as “charming”.The relationship would eventually break down, the men falling out over a bidding war on a property in Florida. And after Epstein was convicted of child sex offences in 2008, Trump distanced himself from the financier, claiming he was “not a fan” and wondering, in recent days, why his supporters would “waste time and energy” on demanding that FBI and Department of Justice files on Epstein be released. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago I've seen the footage... Trump's alleged Epstein 'birthday letter' is just the start of this crisis. It could destroy his political career: DAN HODGES

If you believe Donald Trump, the letter published today in the Wall Street Journal, purporting to be from him to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, is 'fake news'.

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37 h. ago I've seen the footage... Trump's Epstein 'birthday letter' is just the start of this crisis. It could destroy him: DAN HODGES

If you believe Donald Trump, the letter published today in the Wall Street Journal, purporting to be from him to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, is 'fake news'.

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47 h. ago Trump directs attorney general Pam Bondi to seek release of Epstein grand jury testimony – US politics live

Bondi replies to president’s Truth Social post to say she is ‘ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts’Trump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Trump directs attorney general Pam Bondi to release Epstein grand jury testimony – US politics live

Bondi replies to president’s Truth Social post to say she is ‘ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts’Trump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Unreleased Epstein files reportedly include bawdy letter from Trump – US politics live

Wall Street Journal reports US president wrote letter to mark Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 – but Trump dismisses it as ‘fake thing’Trump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago White House says Trump won’t recommend special prosecutor in Epstein case and calls Democrats wanting transparency ‘asinine’ – live

White House press secretary doubles down on Trump’s partisan lines of attack about the Jeffrey Epstein case, which as cause turmoil among his Maga baseTrump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump calls Epstein conspiracy a ‘hoax’ and turns on Maga ‘weaklings’

President faces Maga backlash over claims of hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect rich elite – including TrumpUS politics live – latest news updatesDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Democratic strategist points finger of blame at one person over Epstein list debacle, and it’s not Pam Bondi

David Axelrod believes that President Trump is to blame for the decisions related to the Epstein files

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9 d. ago Market volatility recedes as investors brush off Trump’s tariff threats

‘Taco trade’ dominates as stocks, bonds and currencies remain calm

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1 week ago White House blasts 'uninformed Democrats' who blamed Texas floods on Trump

In the wake of the tragedy, Donald Trump , Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other Republicans have come under fire for the lack of preparedness from the National Weather Service.

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2 w. ago Home Office announces ‘nationwide blitz’ on asylum seekers taking jobs

Government under pressure on issue after stories of asylum seekers working illegally as takeaway delivery ridersThe Home Office has announced what it is calling a “nationwide blitz” on asylum seekers who take jobs, after recent political controversy about people in asylum hotels working as food takeaway delivery riders.In a statement, which gave few specifics, the Home Office pledged to begin “a major operation to disrupt this type of criminality” based around enforcement teams focusing on the gig economy, particularly on delivery riders. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Elon Musk goes quiet on Trump's epic Big, Beautiful Bill as Republicans brush off his ominous threats of political revenge

Is Elon Musk planning to make good on his pledges to primary Republicans and even start his own political party after Republicans passed Trump's budget bill?

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2 w. ago Glastonbury mixed pop and politics long before the Bob Vylan controversy

The Glastonbury Festival is making headlines for controversy rather than music

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3 w. ago Kneecap are the perfect Glastonbury band – the political controversy is proof

The Irish trio’s appearance has, due to political interference, led to an unexpected referendum on the festival’s soul. But, writes Adam White, their anarchy feels historically in keeping with what Glastonbury represents

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3 w. ago NATO chief bizarrely calls Trump ‘daddy’ as he tries to brush off F

NATO chief referred to Trump as ‘daddy’ while praising his intervention with Iran and Israel

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