Plaskett justifies text exchange with Epstein, says 'you get information from people where you can'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has labeled House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer a 'stone-cold liar' following accusations that Jeffries solicited donations from Jeffrey Epstein. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions within the House regarding Epstein's connections and the implications for Democratic leadership.

Larry Summers has resigned from the OpenAI board and stepped back from public duties following the release of emails revealing his years of correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. Summers expressed feelings of 'shame' regarding these communications during a recent interaction with Harvard students.

U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett defended her texting with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating that as a prosecutor, gathering information from various sources is essential. This defense comes amid scrutiny over her communications with Epstein during a congressional hearing in 2019, which has sparked controversy and allegations of impropriety.

Former Harvard President Larry Summers announced he will continue teaching despite stepping back from public activities following the revelation of extensive communications with Jeffrey Epstein. Summers expressed his commitment to providing important instruction to his economics class amid the backlash.

The US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, announced that the Justice Department will release files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, following the US Senate's passage of a bill mandating the release. However, there may be material withheld that could impact an ongoing investigation ordered by Donald Trump. As of now, Trump has not scheduled time to sign the bill.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin responded to allegations from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who claimed he received campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein, a deceased sex offender. Zeldin clarified that Crockett was mistaken, asserting that the Epstein in question is a different individual.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett accused Lee Zeldin, the Trump EPA Administrator, of accepting donations from an individual named Jeffrey Epstein. However, records indicate that the Epstein in question is not the notorious financier and convicted sex offender, leading to a clarification from Zeldin's camp.

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson criticized President Trump for his treatment of female reporters, particularly during incidents where he reacted negatively to questions about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Carlson described Trump's behavior as 'despicable' in a post on social media, highlighting a pattern of disrespect towards women in journalism.