Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails

Chuck Schumer has condemned Donald Trump's recent remarks as incitements to violence against elected officials, claiming they amount to calls for execution. Trump, meanwhile, stated he is not threatening death to Democrats but believes they are in serious trouble. He is preparing to meet with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, expressing confidence that they will 'get along fine.'

The upcoming release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein may reveal information about his alleged connections with Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. These files are expected to provide insights into Epstein's relationships with high-profile figures.

Larry Summers, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Harvard University president, has faced renewed scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite his influential network, recent revelations about his communications with Epstein have led to significant backlash, culminating in his decision to step back from public engagements and teaching roles at Harvard.

California Congressman Ro Khanna has urged officials to ensure the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, warning that any obstruction will lead to prosecution. Khanna emphasized that the identities of all individuals involved, regardless of political affiliation, must be disclosed. This follows President Trump's recent signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the Justice Department to release the files within 30 days.

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) stated that some Democrats' names are likely to be found in the Department of Justice's documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, he dismissed concerns about the implications of this revelation, responding with 'So what?' during an interview with CNN's John Berman.

Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This legislation, signed into law by President Donald Trump, aims to increase transparency regarding the actions of the Department of Justice related to Epstein's case.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett defended her statement regarding campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein to Republicans, including EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. She clarified that her intention was not to mislead the public. The remarks have drawn criticism from various political figures, asserting that her claims were inaccurate.

Lee Zeldin and Meghan McCain criticized Rep. Jasmine Crockett after she claimed that certain individuals received donations from Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks sparked backlash, with Zeldin asserting that Crockett's claims were unfounded and misrepresented the facts.