Senate Agrees to Send Epstein Bill to Trump's Desk

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has expressed concerns that President Donald Trump may deploy military-style forces in cities during the midterm elections to intimidate voters. This potential action has raised alarms among Democrats, who view it as a strategy to undermine the electoral process.

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.

The US Senate has passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the Justice Department to release all unclassified materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. The bill now awaits President Donald Trump's signature. Both Democrats and Republicans have praised the courage of Epstein survivors in bringing this issue to light.

Press groups criticized President Trump for stating that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman 'knew nothing' about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This remark was made during an Oval Office meeting with the crown prince, where Trump interjected in response to a question from ABC News reporter Mary Bruce regarding the prince's alleged involvement in the incident.

The Justice Department announced that the grand jury in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey was never presented with a final indictment, raising serious concerns about the case's future. An assistant U.S. attorney acknowledged this procedural error, which Comey's legal team argues should prevent any prosecution. This development puts Comey's legal battles in jeopardy, as his attorneys have consistently maintained that the case lacks proper foundation.

The U.S. Congress has formally approved the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with the Senate voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This legislation requires the Justice Department to disclose all unclassified materials concerning Epstein. The White House is now awaiting President Trump's decision on the bill, which has garnered significant bipartisan support.

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.

A Republican effort to censure Democratic Delegate Stacey Plaskett for her text exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing failed on the House floor. The motion, which aimed to formally reprimand Plaskett and remove her from the House intelligence committee, was rejected by a vote of 209 to 214. This incident has sparked accusations of a deal among party leaders to shield members from ethics controversies.