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Bondi Says DOJ Released All Epstein Files: Political Shockwave

Attorney General Pam Bondi told Congress the Justice Department has released all files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, publishing a politically explosive list of names that has already provoked bipartisan outrage and fresh demands for accountability

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5 billion - Pledged by Board of Peace members for Gaza reconstruction

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"a clown show" — Barack Obama

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Bondi Says DOJ Released All Epstein Files: Breaking

Attorney General Pam Bondi told Congress and the public that the Justice Department has released the trove of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The move aims to close the chapter but instantly triggered political firestorms and legal scrutiny.

Trump White House Accuses Greene and Massie of Being in Epstein Files

Lawmakers and Trump allies spar over the release as GOP members accuse critics and some Republicans publicly break with the administration. Rep. Thomas Massie and others have used sharp labels and confidence votes to escalate the crisis.

DOJ Sends Congress List of 'Politically Exposed Persons' in Epstein Files

Congressional and media attention focused on who appears in the released records and how the DOJ compiled the list. Lawmakers and advocates demand fuller context and object to long dead names and procedural redactions.

Trump Announces Board of Peace Pledged More Than 5 Billion for Gaza

President Trump announced the Board of Peace and said member states pledged over $5 billion for Gaza reconstruction. The pledge is positioned as a high profile diplomatic initiative ahead of the board's inaugural meeting.

MSF Reduces Operations at Gaza Nasser Hospital Over Security Concerns

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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 11 Palestinians in Gaza

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US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean

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US Central Command Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria

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Iran Says Fresh Round of Talks With US Set for Next Week in Geneva

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Europeans Say Russia Poisoned Navalny With Frog Toxin

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Ukraine Drone Strike Ignites Fires at Russian Black Sea Port

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Rubio’s Munich Speech Draws Global Praise and Pushback

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Grand Juries Take Growing Role in Trump Era Legal Battles

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Schumer Names Three Sticking Points as DHS Shutdown Hits

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Border Czar Says Small ICE Force Will Remain in Minnesota After Drawdown

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US Secretly Deports Nine Migrants to Cameroon Despite Court Protections

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Report Says Pentagon May Cut Anthropic Over AI Safeguards Dispute

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Trump Vows Voter ID Will Be Required Whether Congress Acts or Not

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Russia Says It Seized a Dozen Ukrainian Villages in February

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Trump and Netanyahu Agree to Press Iran to Cut Oil Sales to China

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Zelenskyy Says Questions Remain for Allies Over Security Guarantees

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War and Energy Departments Announce Nuclear Energy Initiative

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"The Board of Peace has unlimited potential. Last October, I released a Plan for the permanent end to the Conflict in Gaza, and our Vision was unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council. Shortly thereafter, we facilitated Humanitarian Aid at record speed, and secured the release of every living and deceased Hostage. Just…"