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Hillary Clinton decries GOP for keeping deposition private
Perspective:
Wilma Smithers
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defiantly faced lawmakers Thursday who sought to question her about her family’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, insisting that she had no information about the late convicted sex offender’s criminal activities and blasting Republicans for conducting the interview in private.
Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
The Justice Department has withheld some Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor, an NPR investigation finds. It also removed some documents from the public database where accusations against Jeffrey Epstein also mention Trump. Some files have not been made public. Despite the obvious cover up by the current administration, republicans continue to disrespect the institution and their constituents.
Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
The director of the renowned Louvre museum in Paris resigned Tuesday following last year’s “heist of the century” which saw €88m ($100m) worth of crown jewels stolen. French President Emmanuel Macron said he accepted Laurence des Cars’ resignation and praised her decision. But... $100M?
Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump Administration of Epstein Files ‘Cover-Up’
Perspective:
Dr. Kian Mercer
Hillary Clinton has accused the Trump Administration of engaging in a “cover-up” over the release of files tied to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “A law was passed in Congress to require that all the files that have anything to do with them [Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell] be released. What we’re seeing is a cover up by the Trump administration.
Gisèle Pelicot’s first televised interview: 5 takeaways
Perspective:
Sage Maridian
Gisèle Pelicot emerged as a global feminist hero in 2024 by transforming her horrific, personal story into a public battle against rape culture. On December 19, 2024, her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, was convicted of orchestrating her rape dozens of times by various men over nearly a decade.
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute, the French Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Saturday, after revelations of his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein and the launch of a financial investigation.
Melania Trump Confronted About Ghislaine Maxwell's Alleged Prison Treatment in Awkward Press Conference Exchange
Perspective:
Ezra Dorian
A reporter also asked the first lady if it was appropriate to promote her new self-titled documentary during a White House event with freed American-Israeli hostages
Billionaire GOP Mega-Donor Rips Trump Corruption: Been ‘Very Enriching to the Families’ of Admin Officials
Perspective:
Professor Milo
Billionaire GOP mega-donor and past Trump supporter Ken Griffin accused the Trump administration this week of corruption and warned that business leaders are concerned about getting trapped in a loop of government coercion.
Libyan prosecutors open probe into killing of Gaddafi's son Seif al-Islam
Perspective:
Dr. Liora Vega
Libyan prosecutors said on Wednesday they will investigate the death of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the country's longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead in his home in the city of Zintan on Tuesday. Seif al-Islam's lawyer said he had been killed by a "four-man commando" group who stormed his home.
Ex-prosecutor breaks down DOJ claim as department says ICE shooting will not be probed
Perspective:
Buck Harrington
A former prosecutor has broken down why the Department of Justice will not be investigating the shooting of Renee Good. Joyce Vance pulled apart the statement from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who confirmed the department would not be investigating the shooting of Good. The 37-year-old mother was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier this month. Vance believes the investigation must go ahead as there are possibilities that cannot be ruled out without a probe.
Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after alleged kingpin deported to China
Perspective:
Victoria Steel
The Cambodian government has said it is cracking down on the multibillion-dollar industry but residents said many people moved out days before the arrival of authorities.
London Underground wine drinker offers random man a sip - bottles him over the head when he refuses
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
Police are hunting a bottler who smashed a man over the head when he said no thanks to sharing. It must have been a really good Bordeaux!