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Howard Lutnick Faces Renewed Epstein Scrutiny as New Questions Hit Trump’s Inner Circle

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing fresh scrutiny over his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after a closed-door congressional interview reopened questions about how often the two men were in contact. The renewed attention has landed awkwardly for President Donald Trump, whose second a

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Suvin Muthukumarana·May 20·4 min read
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Senators Grill Trump’s Ice Maiden Over Epstein Files

In Washington, D.C., late December 2025 unfolded with a political tension that put Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, under the spotlight. Two Democratic senators—Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse—grilled Wiles about her knowledge of the Epstein files and how she came to access

The 30-second versionIn Washington, D.C., late December 2025 unfolded with a political tension that put Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, under the spotlight.Two Democratic senators—Sen.Dick Durbin and Sen.
Editorial·Dec 30·2 min read
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No Evidence Trump-Teen Photo on Epstein Island Is Real, Debunked by AP Fact Check

A viral image circulating online claimed to show former President Donald Trump dancing with a teenage girl on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. The claim gained rapid traction across social media, accompanied by a narrative designed to cast doubt on Trump amid ongoing political conversations. The im

The 30-second versionA viral image circulating online claimed to show former President Donald Trump dancing with a teenage girl on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.The claim gained rapid traction across social media, accompanied by a narrative designed to cast doubt on Trump amid ongoing political conversations.
Editorial·Dec 28·2 min read
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Epstein’s Brother’s Wild Trump FBI Tip Revealed

A late-2025 batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice includes an online FBI tip from Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, claiming that Epstein was murdered in his Manhattan jail cell because he was about to name witnesses, and alleging that President Donald

The 30-second versionA late-2025 batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the U.S.Department of Justice includes an online FBI tip from Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, claiming that Epstein was murdered in his Manhattan jail cell because he was about to name witnesses, and alleging that President Donald
Editorial·Dec 23·2 min read
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Only one party benefits from the Justice Department’s Epstein redactions

In December 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice began releasing a massive trove of Jeffrey Epstein files as required by new law, with hundreds of pages heavily redacted and numerous references to President Donald Trump. Coverage from NPR and PBS News Hour highlighted that Trump has not been accused

The 30-second versionIn December 2025, the U.S.Department of Justice began releasing a massive trove of Jeffrey Epstein files as required by new law, with hundreds of pages heavily redacted and numerous references to President Donald Trump.Coverage from NPR and PBS News Hour highlighted that Trump has not been accused
Editorial·Dec 23·3 min read
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Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the ’90s, according to prosecutor email

In the latest tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a New York prosecutor’s email claims that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet eight times in the 1990s, with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell aboard on

The 30-second versionIn the latest tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S.Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a New York prosecutor’s email claims that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet eight times in the 1990s, with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell aboard on
Editorial·Dec 23·3 min read
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New Epstein files dump contains many Trump references

The U.S. Department of Justice released a new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files on December 23, 2025, as part of a long-running program to disclose records related to Epstein. The batch contains hundreds of references to President Donald Trump, underscoring how often Trump’s name appears in the surro

The 30-second versionDepartment of Justice released a new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files on December 23, 2025, as part of a long-running program to disclose records related to Epstein.The batch contains hundreds of references to President Donald Trump, underscoring how often Trump’s name appears in the surro
Editorial·Dec 23·2 min read
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Trump warns Epstein file release could ‘ruin reputations’ as criticism mounts over redactions

US President Donald Trump has warned that the release of investigative files linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein could unfairly damage the reputations of people who had only incidental contact with him. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Monday, Trump said individuals who

The 30-second versionUS President Donald Trump has warned that the release of investigative files linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein could unfairly damage the reputations of people who had only incidental contact with him.Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Monday, Trump said individuals who
Editorial·Dec 22·3 min read
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U.S. Justice Department Restores Trump Photo in Epstein Files After Removal

In late December 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice briefly pulled a photo of President Donald Trump from the Epstein files after advocacy groups raised concerns that the image might depict survivors. After a standard review, DOJ officials said the material did not depict victims and the image was

The 30-second versionIn late December 2025, the U.S.Department of Justice briefly pulled a photo of President Donald Trump from the Epstein files after advocacy groups raised concerns that the image might depict survivors.After a standard review, DOJ officials said the material did not depict victims and the image was
Editorial·Dec 21·2 min read
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