Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence
Read full article: Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocenceBritish socialite and onetime Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the spotlight with the public release of investigative records that led to her 2021 sex trafficking conviction.
DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
Read full article: DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadlineThe Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a โfew more weeks,โ further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
Read full article: After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein filesThe Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a โfew more weeks,โ further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
Read full article: Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory newsThe U.S. Justice Department has released tens of thousands more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump but added little new revelatory information to the long-anticipated public file on the disgraced late financier.
Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction
Read full article: Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn convictionA judge has scolded Jeffrey Epsteinโs longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell for including confidential victim names in court papers seeking to set aside her 2021 sex trafficking conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence.
Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul
Read full article: Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foulDeputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Justice Departmentโs decision to release just a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the congressionally mandated deadline.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey EpsteinThe Justice Departmentโs webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress
Read full article: Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by CongressThe Department of Justice has published thousands of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein files
Read full article: Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein filesNewly released files from the Justice Department investigation into Jeffrey Epstein include several photos of former President Bill Clinton.
Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
Read full article: Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigationThe Justice Department has released thousands of files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the incomplete document dump Friday did not break significant ground about the long-running criminal investigations of the financier or his ties to wealthy and powerful individuals.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month as bureauโs No. 2 official
Read full article: FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month as bureauโs No. 2 officialFBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says heโll resign from the bureau next month, ending a brief tenure in which he clashed with the Justice Department over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and was forced to reconcile the realities of his law enforcement job with provocative claims he made in his prior role as a popular podcast host.
Imprisoned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing 'new evidence'
Read full article: Imprisoned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing 'new evidence'Imprisoned former Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell is asking a federal judge to set aside her sex trafficking conviction and 20-year prison sentence, saying โsubstantial new evidenceโ has emerged to prove constitutional violations spoiled her trial.
The Latest: Trump addresses the American public in a live speech from the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump addresses the American public in a live speech from the White HousePresident Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond.
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
Read full article: Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity FairWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondiโs handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews published Tuesday.
GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Read full article: GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiryThe Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is threatening contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton.
House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
Read full article: House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estatePresident Donald Trump says he hasnโt seen the photos from Jeffrey Epsteinโs estate released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, but says they are not a big deal.
Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says
Read full article: Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge saysA judge has ruled that secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epsteinโs 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public.
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
Read full article: Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge saysA federal judge in New York has granted the Justice Departmentโs request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwellโs sex trafficking case, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime confidant.
Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida can be released, judge rules
Read full article: Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida can be released, judge rulesA federal judge has given the Justice Department permission to release transcripts of a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls in Florida.
A vocal Jeffrey Epstein accuser is urging judges to unseal his court records
Read full article: A vocal Jeffrey Epstein accuser is urging judges to unseal his court recordsOne of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwellโs most vocal accusers is urging judges to grant the Justice Departmentโs request unseal to records from their federal sex trafficking cases, saying that โonly transparency is likely to lead to justice.โ.
10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, 'Hunger Games' and reliving 2024
Read full article: 10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, 'Hunger Games' and reliving 2024The publishing world's notable releases this year included a new โHunger Gamesโ novel and a book by Thomas Pynchon.
Police bodycam footage played in court shows the minutes leading up to Luigi Mangione's arrest
Read full article: Police bodycam footage played in court shows the minutes leading up to Luigi Mangione's arrestVideo played in a New York court shows how police approached, arrested and searched Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonaldโs.
Government push to unseal court records offers clues about what could be in the Epstein files
Read full article: Government push to unseal court records offers clues about what could be in the Epstein filesIt's not clear when the Justice Department will release its files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell.
Trump spares turkeys โ but not his political opponents โ at annual pardoning ceremony
Read full article: Trump spares turkeys โ but not his political opponents โ at annual pardoning ceremonyPresident Donald Trump brought insults and grievances to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House.
UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey EpsteinPressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a U.S. congressional committee investigating the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Britainโs prime minister suggested he should testify.
Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver
Read full article: Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliverThe Justice Department is on the clock to release files relating to Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump signed a measure passed by Congress.
Epstein's accusers grapple with complex emotions about promised release of Justice Department files
Read full article: Epstein's accusers grapple with complex emotions about promised release of Justice Department filesTrump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress
Read full article: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from CongressRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a once-loyal supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, says she is resigning from Congress in January.
The fallout of Epstein's crimes spans the globe. Here's a look at some of those paying the cost
Read full article: The fallout of Epstein's crimes spans the globe. Here's a look at some of those paying the costThe fallout from Jeffrey Epsteinโs transgressions spans oceans and continents, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the elite people and institutions that chose to get involved, cover it up โ or look away.
The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from CongressRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January.
Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by death
Read full article: Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by deathPresident Donald Trump is accusing half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition โpunishable by DEATHโ after the lawmakers called on U_S_ military members to uphold the Constitution and defy โillegal orders.โ.
What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files
Read full article: What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein filesPresident Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressure
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressurePresident Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following a yearslong push by survivors of Epsteinโs abuse for a public reckoning.
Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails
Read full article: Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emailsFormer U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has abruptly gone on leave from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Who is Clay Higgins, the only House member to vote against releasing the Epstein files?
Read full article: Who is Clay Higgins, the only House member to vote against releasing the Epstein files?Both Democrats and Republicans alike readied for a unanimous House vote to pass a bill to force the release of the case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi
Read full article: Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist KhashoggiPresident Donald Trump denounced ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce as a โterrible reporterโ and threatened the network's license to broadcast after she asked three sharp questions in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
Entire Texas congressional delegation votes to release Epstein files
Read full article: Entire Texas congressional delegation votes to release Epstein filesAfter months of resisting calls to release the files, President Donald Trump signaled this week that he will sign the bill if it reaches his desk.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Read full article: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emailsFormer U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he'll step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
Read full article: Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to TrumpBoth the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump's 2nd presidency off course
Read full article: Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump's 2nd presidency off coursePresident Donald Trump's political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Whatโs next for the Epstein files after Trumpโs social media posts
Read full article: Whatโs next for the Epstein files after Trumpโs social media postsPresident Donald Trump says he would sign a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
Read full article: In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein filesPresident Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
Read full article: Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defendersPresident Donald Trump has publicly ended his support for Rep_ Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her โWacky Marjorieโ and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in the next midterms โif the right person runs.โ.
At Trumpโs urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epsteinโs ties to Clinton and other political foes
Read full article: At Trumpโs urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epsteinโs ties to Clinton and other political foesAcceding to President Donald Trumpโs demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epsteinโs ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
Read full article: Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender statusEmails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
โI canโt take any more of this,โ then-Prince Andrew wrote during Epstein scandal, emails reveal
Read full article: โI canโt take any more of this,โ then-Prince Andrew wrote during Epstein scandal, emails revealNew emails released in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal have renewed sexual assault allegations against the man once known as Prince Andrew.
No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his name
Read full article: No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his nameThe former Prince Andrew has officially changed his name to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adding a hyphen to align with the royal familyโs surname style.
Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Read full article: Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smearJeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump โknew about the girls,โ according to documents made public Wednesday.
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Read full article: Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files voteAfter weeks of delay, Democrat Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is a member of the U.S. House.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor officially no longer a prince after king formally removes his title
Read full article: Andrew Mountbatten Windsor officially no longer a prince after king formally removes his titleKing Charles III has officially stripped his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his title as prince.
What to know about the British king's remote private estate that will be Andrew's new home
Read full article: What to know about the British king's remote private estate that will be Andrew's new homeAndrew Mountbatten Windsor, King Charles III's younger brother, is facing banishment from royal premises.
Prince William burnishes credentials as king-in-waiting with Earthshot Prize and COP30 in Brazil
Read full article: Prince William burnishes credentials as king-in-waiting with Earthshot Prize and COP30 in BrazilPrince William, the heir to the British throne, will be on the streets of Rio de Janeiro this week to promote his Earthshot Prize, an initiative to find solutions to major environmental issues.
Andrew, the civilian formerly known as 'prince,' faces an uncertain future
Read full article: Andrew, the civilian formerly known as 'prince,' faces an uncertain futureWhat is next for the commoner once known as Prince Andrew probably involves moving trucks as he packs up the trappings of his once royal life to move to an isolated private home owned by his brother, King Charles III.
Giuffre family welcomes Andrew's fall from royal status but wants more action
Read full article: Giuffre family welcomes Andrew's fall from royal status but wants more actionKing Charles III has stripped his brother Andrew of his princely title and home amid mounting pressure to address his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
A look at Prince Andrew's antics and scandals that have tried royal patience for decades
Read full article: A look at Prince Andrew's antics and scandals that have tried royal patience for decadesPrince Andrew is losing the title heโs had since birth and being evicted from his U.K. royal residence following recent revelations about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
Read full article: King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residenceBuckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence.
Democrats needed a new approach on a key House committee. Then came the uproar over Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Democrats needed a new approach on a key House committee. Then came the uproar over Jeffrey EpsteinThe top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has sought to rally his committee as a center of Democratic messaging and response to the Trump administration's agenda.
Author Michael Wolff sues Melania Trump, saying she threatened $1B suit over Epstein-related claims
Read full article: Author Michael Wolff sues Melania Trump, saying she threatened $1B suit over Epstein-related claimsAuthor Michael Wolff claims in a lawsuit that First Lady Melania Trump threatened to sue him for over $1 billion in damages if he didn't retract Jeffrey Epstein-related statements he recently made about her.
Lawsuit seeks to force swearing in of US Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to force swearing in of US Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of ArizonaArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit that seeks to get Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the stateโs newest member of Congress after House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to seat her for a month since winning the post.
Trump backs retired Navy SEAL in his quest to oust Kentucky Rep. Massie in Republican primary
Read full article: Trump backs retired Navy SEAL in his quest to oust Kentucky Rep. Massie in Republican primaryPresident Donald Trump has encouraged a retired Navy SEAL to challenge Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in next yearโs Kentucky primary.
Police looking into whether Prince Andrew enlisted officer to dig up dirt on accuser Giuffre
Read full article: Police looking into whether Prince Andrew enlisted officer to dig up dirt on accuser GiuffreLondon police are investigating whether Prince Andrew asked a police officer to find damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault.
One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder
Read full article: One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodderPrince Andrew has been banished from the royal whirl after emails emerged this week showing that he had remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted.
Prince Andrew gives up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade
Read full article: Prince Andrew gives up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fadePrince Andrew says he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.
Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing so
Read full article: Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing soDemocrats are calling on President Donald Trump to get more involved with negotiations to end the government shutdown.
Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown
Read full article: Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdownHouse members' absence during the government shutdown is creating a political dilemma for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and is testing his leadership.
Who is Adelita Grijalva and what is the controversy over her being sworn in to Congress?
Read full article: Who is Adelita Grijalva and what is the controversy over her being sworn in to Congress?Democrats are ramping up pressure on Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in the newest member of Congress.
The Latest: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdownPresident Donald Trumpโs administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according to a memo being circulated by the White House.
Bondi dodges questions as she clashes with Democrats over claims she's weaponized Justice Department
Read full article: Bondi dodges questions as she clashes with Democrats over claims she's weaponized Justice DepartmentAttorney General Pam Bondi has repeatedly deflected questions while seeking to defend herself during a combative congressional hearing in the face of growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trumpโs political opponents.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers want him sent to a New Jersey federal prison that offers drug treatment
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers want him sent to a New Jersey federal prison that offers drug treatmentSean โDiddyโ Combsโ lawyers want the hip-hop mogul sent to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to serve his four-year, two-month prison sentence.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey EpsteinThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will be sentenced under the Mann Act, a prostitution law from 1910
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs will be sentenced under the Mann Act, a prostitution law from 1910Sean โDiddyโ Combs is set to be sentenced for violating the federal Mann Act, an anti-prostitution law with a century-old history.
Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome her
Read full article: Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome herA week after her decisive win in an Arizona special election for the U.S. House, Democrat Adelita Grijalva has yet to take office.
UK charities cut ties to Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as 'friend'
Read full article: UK charities cut ties to Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as 'friend'A number of charities have severed ties with Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson after British newspapers published an email that she reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.