Epstein files: US House votes overwhelmingly to release documents, sending bill to Senate

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion of military strikes against drug cartels on Mexican soil. She emphasized that while Mexico is willing to cooperate on intelligence, it will not allow foreign military intervention. This statement follows Trump's remarks indicating support for such actions as a means to combat drug trafficking.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Congress to establish a single nationwide standard for regulating artificial intelligence. He warned that a patchwork of state rules could hinder growth and jeopardize the United States' competitiveness against China in the rapidly evolving AI sector.

Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House meeting, downplaying the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This meeting coincided with the announcement of a significant arms deal, including the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Trump's family has vested interests in Saudi projects, including the development of Trump Plaza in Jeddah, further complicating the political landscape surrounding U.S.-Saudi relations.

The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly, with a tally of 427 to 1, to mandate the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to uncover the details surrounding Epstein's criminal activities and the individuals involved. The vote reflects a growing demand for transparency and accountability in cases of sexual abuse and exploitation.

Eliyahu ‘Eli’ Weinstein, a New Jersey man previously pardoned by Donald Trump in 2021, has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for defrauding investors out of $35 million. The ruling was made by US District Judge Michael Shipp in Trenton, who also ordered Weinstein to pay $44,294,803 in restitution immediately. Weinstein, 51, from Lakewood, was known as Mike Konig and had his earlier sentence commuted by Trump, but now faces significant legal consequences for his fraudulent activities.

Congressman Thomas Massie has called for accountability for U.S. individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting they should face consequences similar to those of Prince Andrew in the UK. Massie's remarks come amid a House vote and renewed calls for Prince Andrew to testify regarding his connections to Epstein. He cited the dismissal of Peter Mandelson, the UK ambassador to Washington, as an example of the repercussions faced by those associated with Epstein.

The joint statement from Canada, the U.S., and Finland reaffirms the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, known as the ICE Pact, which was originally signed under President Joe Biden. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to support this initiative despite ongoing trade discussions remaining stalled. The ICE Pact aims to enhance cooperation in Arctic navigation and icebreaker capabilities among the three nations.

Donald Trump faced criticism after referring to a female Bloomberg News reporter as 'piggy' during an incident on Air Force One. The remark, which initially went unnoticed, gained traction and drew backlash from journalists, including those who have previously been targeted by Trump. Critics argue that such language is part of a broader pattern of demeaning comments aimed at women journalists, suggesting an attempt to silence them.