Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress
NEW YORK (AP) — The U. S. Department of Justice on Friday published thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a release long anticipated for its potential to reveal new details about the late sex offender and his connections to powerful people. But it was clear soon after the release that it would fall far short of those expectations. The partial release angered Democrats who accused the Trump administration of trying to hide information. The Justice Department said it would continue in...
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- Military lawyer swiftly fired from immigration bench after defying Trump deportation push
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Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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- Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans
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- Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions
- Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine
- US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China
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Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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- Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud
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Tue, 16 Dec 2025
- Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
- Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
- Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts
- House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan
- 16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
- FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash
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- Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria
- Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean
- Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent
- Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
- Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
- US military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people
- Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of president's Jan. 6 speech
- Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
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- Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
- Court battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor Democrats
- Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach
- Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project
- Rob Reiner mourned by Barack Obama, Jerry O'Connell, James Woods and many others
- Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
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Sat, 13 Dec 2025
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