By Curtis Yee, Michael Warren, Carley Petesch and Bridget Brown The House voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill Nov. 18 to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President […]
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Posted inU.S. Government
Where are the Epstein files? Democrats press for answers as the current administration stonewalls
Democratic lawmakers are intensifying calls for the 47th president’s administration to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, accusing officials of stonewalling the public. The president, meanwhile, has turned on supporters within his own base who echo those demands, calling them “weaklings” who’ve “bought into this bulls—.”
Posted inNational News
White House accuses Obama administration of ‘knowingly lying’ in Russian election interference probe
The White House, via Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, accused former President Barack Obama and his administration of “knowingly lying” in a 2017 intelligence report that concluded Russian interference helped Donald Trump win the 2016 election. The Obama team has rejected the claims as “ridiculous,” while critics say the accusations serve as a distraction from controversies surrounding Trump and the delayed release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files.
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Early House recess stalls Epstein files vote, delays crucial funding for Baltimore and beyond
Speaker Mike Johnson’s abrupt decision to send the U.S. House on recess early has delayed a resolution to release Jeffrey Epstein-related files, while also stalling progress on key appropriations bills. Lawmakers like Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., warn the move exacerbates legislative gridlock and postpones critical community funding for constituents.
Posted inPOLITICS
Relationship between 47th president and key advisor implodes in spectacular public feud
The once-powerful alliance between the 47th president and Elon Musk has dramatically collapsed in a public clash, with mutual threats and insults exchanged over social media. Their fallout—sparked by criticism of the White House’s spending bill—has had political, personal, and financial consequences, including a sharp drop in Tesla’s stock and threats to Musk’s government contracts.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Entertainment mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new allegations amidst sex trafficking investigation
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties were raided by authorities on March 25th, revealing new allegations of sex trafficking and highlighting the troubling intersection of power and abuse in the music industry.