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Trump U‑turn: Backs Release of Epstein Files

President Trump abruptly reversed course and said he would sign legislation forcing the Justice Department to release files on Jeffrey Epstein, clearing the way for a near term House vote and triggering fierce political fallout across both parties

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17% - Drop in new international student enrollment at US universities this autumn

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"I was shouting at people because they were stupid about something having to do with trade" — President Donald Trump

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