24 h. ago ‘American democracy is still working’ says Democrat after judge grants request to release Epstein grand jury documents – US politics live

Ro Khanna, California Democrat who was co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, says judge’s decision ‘gives me hope we’re going to see transparency’Later today, the House is set to vote on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a $900bn defense policy bill that is set to codify at least 15 of Donald Trumps’s executive orders for the US military.Lawmakers, who released the bill’s text over the weekend, are up against the clock to pass the legislation by the end of this year. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Federal judge orders Epstein grand jury documents unsealed as DOJ nears deadline to release files

Several judges are weighing release of grand jury materials tied to convicted sex offender and Ghislaine Maxwell

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2 w. ago Jmail: Website lets you browse Jeffrey Epstein's emails like it was your own account

More than 20,000 documents from Epstein’s estate were released by the the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee earlier this month

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2 w. ago Queen Elizabeth 'was client' of Jeffrey Epstein, document claims

A newly-released document from the Jeffrey Epstein emails claims that the late Queen Elizabeth II was one of the disgraced financier's "clients" and that he provided her with financial advice

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2 w. ago Congressman Ro Khanna warns officials who would impede Epstein files release: ‘They will be prosecuted’

California lawmaker says all names of people involved in Epstein’s crimes must come to light, Democrat or RepublicanUS politics live – latest updatesDemocratic congressman Ro Khanna was a major force behind the legislative campaign that led Donald Trump to back down from his opposition and sign into law a bill compelling the release of files related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.With the justice department now required to release the documents within 30 days, Khanna has a warning for those in the Trump administration who may find themselves pressed to withhold information: comply or face the consequences. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump signs bill to release Epstein files triggering 30 day deadline for them to be made public: Live updates

Donald Trump has announced he has signed the Epstein Transparency Act, ordering the release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein, after it passed Congress Tuesday

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3 w. ago Donald Trump signs bill to release Epstein files as deadline is triggered

Donald Trump has signed a bill that will force the release of documents relating to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, after months of apparent obstruction

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3 w. ago Trump says he’s signed bill to release Epstein files in Truth Social post railing against Democrat ‘hoax’: Live updates

Donald Trump signed a bill ordering the release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein after initially fighting against it

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3 w. ago Trump signs bill to compel release of more Epstein documents

President attacks Democrats in post on Truth Social after US lawmakers swiftly move bill through CongressUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has signed a bill to compel the justice department to release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased child sexual abuser.“Jeffrey Epstein, who was charged by the Trump Justice Department in 2019 (Not the Democrats!), was a lifelong Democrat, donated Thousands of Dollars to Democrat Politicians, and was deeply associated with many well-known Democrat figures, such as Bill Clinton (who traveled on his plane 26 times), Larry Summers (who just resigned from many Boards, including Harvard), Sleazebag Political Activist Reid Hoffman, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (who asked Epstein to donate to his Campaign AFTER Epstein was charged), Democrat Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, and many more. Perhaps the truth about these Democrats, and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein, will soon be revealed, because I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE...

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3 w. ago Epstein bill to release files still awaiting Trump’s signature after clearing Congress: Live updates

Donald Trump set to sign bill ordering release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein

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3 w. ago Trump goes off the rails at Saudi event with bizarre speech about his opponents, windmills and eggs: Live

Donald Trump set to sign bill ordering release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein after Transparency Act passes House of Representatives

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3 w. ago Trump rails that daughter Tiffany’s graduation was canceled not for Covid but her last name at Saudi event: Live updates

Donald Trump set to sign off on bill ordering release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein after Transparency Act passes House of Representatives in 427-1 vote and then sails through Senate

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3 w. ago Trump insiders warn president could go on retribution tour after Senate approves Epstein files bill: Live

Donald Trump set to sign off on bill ordering release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein after Transparency Act passes House of Representatives in 427-1 vote and then sails through Senate

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3 w. ago Trump to sign bill to compel release of more files related to Jeffrey Epstein

Trump had fought against releasing the files but reversed course after it was clear the House would pass legislationUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump is expected to sign a bill to compel the justice department to release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased child sexual abuser.Trump had fought against releasing the Epstein files, calling the issue a “hoax” and railing against those who wanted to make the documents public, despite promising their release on the campaign trail. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago MAGA allies rage at Trump over Epstein ahead of president signing bill to release files: Live updates

Donald Trump set to sign bill ordering release of Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein after Transparency Act passes House of Representatives in 427-1 vote and then sails through Senate

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3 w. ago House overwhelmingly clears release of explosive Epstein files in risky brushback of Trump

The House has passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, paving the way for the release of tens of thousands of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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3 w. ago House begins debate on release of Epstein files; Mike Johnson says he’ll back release – US politics live

Move comes after Donald Trump dropped his opposition to a vote on releasing files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey EpsteinFull report: House set to vote on release of Epstein documentsExplainer: What to know about the US House voteExplainer: What are the Epstein files?The Harvard professor and economist Larry Summers said he would be stepping back from public life after documents released by the House oversight committee revealed email exchanges between Summers and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who called himself Summers’ “wing man”.Politico reported on Monday that Summers, a former treasury secretary, expressed deep regret for past messages with Epstein. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago House set to vote on release of Epstein documents after Trump U

President drops opposition to vote that would compel files’ release and says he would sign measure if it reaches his deskThe Republican-controlled US House of Representatives is expected to vote on Tuesday to force the release of investigative files related to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the latest move in a scandal that has dogged Donald Trump since he returned to the White House.In a sharp reversal this weekend, Trump dropped his opposition to a vote releasing files from the criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice into Epstein on Sunday. On Monday, Trump said he would sign the measure if it reached his desk. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump urges Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files in surprise U

US president says he backs efforts to release documents related to late sex offender because ‘we have nothing to hide’US politics live – latest updatesHow the Epstein row plunged Maga world into turmoil – a timelineEpstein emails: key takeaways from 20,000 pages of newly released filesDonald Trump has told his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a sudden reversal of his earlier position.The US president’s post on his Truth Social website came after the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said previously that he believed a vote on releasing justice department documents in the Epstein case should help put to rest allegations “that he [Trump] has something to do with it”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, in a reversal of his previous stance

The US president has said he backs US lawmakers efforts to release the files, ahead of an expected House vote this weekUS president Donald Trump has urged his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier resistance to such a move.Trump’s post on his Truth Social came after House speaker Mike Johnson said earlier that he believed a vote on releasing justice department documents in the Epstein case should help put to rest allegations “that he [Trump] has something to do with it”. Continue reading...

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