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Day: July 6, 2023

Scientists predict wildfire smoke will be the most costly climate …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

New research provides some of the most extensive modeling of the growing health toll of wildfire smoke on public health in the U.S.

Russia and Ukraine

Trump heads for state visit to an unsettled, unhappy Britain

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

The president’s unprecedented second state visit will see him meet with political leaders beset by long-running discontent and royals navigating family feuds.

Putin and Putinism

Week in Pictures – Breaking News & Top Stories | NBC News

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

Go to NBCNews.com for the latest Week in Pictures news, photos and video.

Trump and Russia

Trump says ‘radical left’ stands in the way of healing after Charlie …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

In an interview with NBC News, Trump talked about the Charlie Kirk assassination, criticized “a radical left group of lunatics” and called for Democratic donor George Soros to be jailed.

Trump and Russia

Protesters disrupt Trump’s rare outing to a D.C. restaurant

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

President Donald Trump’s rare outing to a local restaurant Tuesday night got off to a rocky start when he came face to face with protesters.

Russia and Ukraine

Editors’ picks – NBC News

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

Editors’ picks A selection of the best reporting and most interesting stories from NBC News.

Putin and Putinism

Family of woman strangled during overnight prison visit calls for …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

Tania Thomas, 47, was killed in July, four months before Stephanie Dowells, 62, was strangled while she was visiting her husband at the same facility, Mule Creek State Prison in Ione.

Putin and Putinism

Paxlovid may prevent long Covid, but doctors don’t prescribe …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

Among the 282,000 people in the study who were eligible for Paxlovid, the drug was associated with a 26% lower risk of long Covid.

Weapons for Ukraine

Suspect who ambushed 2 Pennsylvania state troopers in …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

The shooter, who had killed a neighbor outside her home and then fired on first responders, was himself killed by police, authorities said.

Weapons for Ukraine

North Korea News: Breaking News, Photos & Videos on North Korea

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 6, 2023

Find the latest North Korean news stories, photos, and videos on NBCNews.com. Read breaking headlines from North Korea covering Kim Jong-un, global relations, and more.

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Epstein files and Trump
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As of early February 2026, the relationship between Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein files has entered a major new phase following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025.

The situation is currently defined by a massive document release, intense political debate over redactions, and new details regarding Trump’s inner circle.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (2025)
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025. President Trump signed the bill on November 19, 2025, which legally mandated the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all investigative files related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Trump’s Reversal: Initially, Trump dismissed the push for the files as a “Democrat hoax” and “pretty boring stuff.” However, facing a near-unanimous House vote, he shifted his stance, urging Republicans to support the release and claiming he had “nothing to hide.”

The “Final” Release: On January 30, 2026, the DOJ released its largest tranche to date—over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (a former personal lawyer for Trump) stated this fulfilled the government’s legal obligations.

Key Findings Regarding Donald Trump
While the millions of pages have not produced evidence of criminal activity by Trump, they have shed more light on his past social ties:

Frequent Mentions: Trump’s name appears over 3,000 times in the latest documents. Most references are in news articles Epstein collected, correspondence between other parties, or unverified tips sent to the FBI.

Unverified Allegations: The files include previously unsealed FBI tips and “sensationalist” claims made shortly before the 2020 election. The DOJ has explicitly defended Trump against these, labeling them “unfounded and false.”

Specific Incidents: One document contains an allegation that Epstein introduced a 14-year-old girl to Trump at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s, though no charges or corroborating evidence of misconduct were provided.

Trump’s Response: On February 1, 2026, Trump told reporters that the files actually “absolve” him and prove the claims against him were a “radical left” fabrication.

Inner Circle & Wider Connections
The 2026 release has been notable for revealing that members of Trump’s circle remained in contact with Epstein longer than previously known:

Steve Bannon: The files show text and email exchanges between Bannon and Epstein as late as 2019, including a discussion about Epstein’s private plane.

Elon Musk: Emails from 2012 show Musk inquiring about “wild parties” on Epstein’s island. Musk has defended these on X, stating Epstein “hounded” him and that the release is an attempt to “smear” him.

Howard Lutnick: The Commerce Secretary also appears in the files, though his representatives state his interactions were limited and social.

Current Controversies
Redaction Failures: The DOJ faced a massive backlash after it was discovered that “blacked-out” text could be revealed by simply copying and pasting it. This accidentally exposed the identities of dozens of victims, leading to a legal battle between survivors’ attorneys and the administration.

“Cover-Up” Claims: Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, have accused the Trump administration of a “full-blown cover-up,” arguing that only half of the 6 million responsive documents have actually been released.