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Michael Gold / New York Times:
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct — In a message obtained by Congress, the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald J. Trump spent hours at his house with one of Mr. Epstein's victims. — House Democrats on Wednesday released emails …
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Politico:
Jeffrey Epstein claimed he gave Russians insight into Trump … “Churkin was great,” Epstein, the late convicted sex offender, wrote. “He understood trump after our conversations. it is not complex. he must be seen to get something its that simple.” — The exchange was among dozens …
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New York Times:
Trump Summons Lauren Boebert as He Pushes GOP to Block Epstein Vote — Representative Lauren Boebert, one of the Republicans pressing for more Epstein disclosures, was summoned for a meeting in the White House Situation Room. — President Trump and his administration on Wednesday ramped …
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CNN:
Exclusive: Trump administration plans meeting over House effort to force release of all of DOJ's Epstein files — Top Trump administration officials were planning to meet Wednesday about an effort in the US House to force a vote on releasing Justice Department case files related to Jeffrey Epstein …
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Glenn Thrush / New York Times:
Epstein Files Live Updates: G.O.P. Lawmakers Release Thousands of Files — Shortly after Democrats released emails showing that Jeffrey Epstein discussed his relationship with President Trump, Republicans on the Oversight Committee released 20,000 additional documents. — Here's the latest.
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New York Times:
Epstein Bantered Regularly With Larry Summers — The former Treasury secretary corresponded routinely with Jeffrey Epstein. In one series of exchanges, he sought Mr. Epstein's advice on how to handle a female acquaintance. — A series of exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Lawrence H. Summers …
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The Committee on Oversight …:
House Oversight Committee Releases Jeffrey Epstein Email Correspondence, Raising Questions About White House Coverup of Epstein Files — This Tranche of Correspondence Raises Questions About Trump and Epstein's Relationship, Trump's Knowledge of Epstein's Crimes and Relationship to Victims
Julianna Bragg / Axios:
Trump not weighing pardon for Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell — President Trump has no plans to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, the central figure in the Jeffrey Epstein case and convicted sex offender serving a 20-year prison sentence, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.
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Mark Hemingway / The Federalist:
Latest Epstein Emails About Trump Appear To Be Just Another Misleading Democrat Info Op — Democrats appear to be obviously hiding exculpatory information about Trump. — For the last several months, Democrats have been trying furiously to tie Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Politico:
Republicans expecting mass defections on Epstein vote
Republicans expecting mass defections on Epstein vote
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Kaitlan Collins / CNN:
Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows
Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows
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New York Times:
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’
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Liz Landers / PBS NewsHour:
Read Jeffrey Epstein's newly released emails about Trump
Read Jeffrey Epstein's newly released emails about Trump
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Kate Santaliz / Axios:
Trump pressures Boebert, Mace to back down on Epstein files
Trump pressures Boebert, Mace to back down on Epstein files
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Charlie Nash / Mediaite:
Former Obama Official Sought Jeffrey Epstein's Advice on Courting Woman
Former Obama Official Sought Jeffrey Epstein's Advice on Courting Woman
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Matt Gertz / Media Matters for America:
New Epstein emails mentioning Trump don't appear to interest Fox News
New Epstein emails mentioning Trump don't appear to interest Fox News
Politico:
Docs reveal Jeffrey Epstein's behind-the-scenes image consultant: Trump foe Michael Wolff
Docs reveal Jeffrey Epstein's behind-the-scenes image consultant: Trump foe Michael Wolff
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ABC News:
House Democrats release new Epstein emails referencing Trump
House Democrats release new Epstein emails referencing Trump
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Emily Brooks / The Hill:
Discharge petition to force House vote on Epstein files succeeds with Grijalva's signature
Discharge petition to force House vote on Epstein files succeeds with Grijalva's signature
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Mimi Rocah / The Contrarian:
What we learned from newly released Epstein emails
What we learned from newly released Epstein emails
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NBC News:
House poised to vote on a bill to end the record-long government shutdown — The legislation, approved earlier this week by the Senate, faces a vote Wednesday in the lower chamber, which is returning to session for the first time since Sept. 19. — WASHINGTON — The House plans …
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Associated Press:
What Americans think about Trump's management of the government, according to a new AP-NORC poll — Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share — Approval of the way President Donald Trump is managing the government …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
House Democrats plot to bypass Johnson on shutdown deal
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Politico:
AOC blasts Senate Democrats — not just Chuck Schumer — over shutdown deal
AOC blasts Senate Democrats — not just Chuck Schumer — over shutdown deal
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Annie Grayer / CNN:
Rep. Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in as the House's newest Democrat, paving way for Epstein files vote
Rep. Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in as the House's newest Democrat, paving way for Epstein files vote
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Politico:
House Republicans push vote to reverse provision allowing senators to sue over phone records
House Republicans push vote to reverse provision allowing senators to sue over phone records
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Tim Kaine / New York Times:
Why I Voted to End the Shutdown
Why I Voted to End the Shutdown
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Matt Glassman / Matt's Five Points:
Twenty-Eight Shutdown Thoughts
Twenty-Eight Shutdown Thoughts
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April Rubin / Axios:
Republicans increasingly oppose Trump's government management: Poll
Republicans increasingly oppose Trump's government management: Poll
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CNN:
WLS: Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown — A federal judge ordered the release of more than 600 people arrested as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS, dealing a blow to federal efforts …
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Jason Meisner / Chicago Tribune:
Federal judge says he'll order release of hundreds of ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ arrestees on bond
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Monica Eng / Axios:
Judge orders ICE to release 300+ detained immigrants
Judge orders ICE to release 300+ detained immigrants
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US Department of Justice:
California Political Consultant and Former Public Official Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Fraud and Obstruct Justice, False Statements, and Tax Crimes — For Immediate Release — U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California — Political consultant Dana Williamson, 53 …
Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Trump's Shocking Brawl With Laura Ingraham on Fox Exposes His Weakness … MAGA influencers are in a rage over President Trump's appearance on Fox News, in which he told host Laura Ingraham that the country needs skilled foreign workers. The surprisingly antagonistic dustup came …
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
U.S. Catholic bishops call for end to “dehumanizing rhetoric” on immigrants — U.S. Roman Catholic bishops delivered a “special pastoral message on immigration” on Wednesday, raising “our concern here for immigrants.” … - Trump's hardline approach to immigration during his second term …
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Elizabeth Dias / New York Times:
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics
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Rob Davis / ProPublica:
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops — When President Donald Trump told reporters on Sept. 5 he'd started looking at sending the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, he said it was because of something he saw on television.
Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
AI-Generated Sora Videos of ICE Raids Are Wildly Viral on Facebook — “Watch your step sir, keep moving,” a police officer with a vest that reads ICE and a patch that reads “POICE” says to a Latino-appearing man wearing a Walmart employee vest. He leads him toward a bus that reads “IMMIGRATION AND CERS.”
Nick Niedzwiadek / Politico:
October jobs data may never be released, White House says … “Democrats may have permanently damaged the federal statistical system with October CPI and jobs reports likely never being released,” Leavitt told reporters. “All of that economic data released will be permanently impaired …
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Gregory Royal Pratt / Chicago Tribune:
Judge rules mandatory detention of Chicago day care teacher by ICE is illegal — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the U.S. government's mandatory detention of Diana Patricia Santillana Galeano, the day care teacher arrested at a Chicago preschool, is illegal and she must be given a bond hearing.
Christine Fernando / Associated Press:
Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown — Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share — The cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago's Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands and candy stalls.

