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Epstein survivors seek investigation into Epstein files being 'tampered with': CBS

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse have joined a group of Democratic members of Congress in seeking an independent review of the case files of Jeffrey Epstein to find out if they have been "tampered with," according to a report.

The request was made by letter on Thursday, according to an exclusive article from CBS:

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Trump cannot 'separate reality from fantasy' after seething Truth Social post: analysis

Donald Trump is struggling to "separate reality from fantasy" and a recent Truth Social post makes it clear, a political commentator has claimed.

The president has taken to the social media platform many times over the last few months but a 500-word tirade about his physical and mental health seems to have highlighted a few problems with Trump. Though he may have wanted to clear the air on his cognitive abilities, columnist Michael Ian Black believes the Truth Social rant shows Trump is not all there.

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'Worst thing he ever said': Jimmy Kimmel says Trump is 'not all there' after speech

A rambling Donald Trump who made an affordability campaign trail appearance has been dubbed as "not all there" by Jimmy Kimmel.

The talk show host compiled the many flubs of the president's speech, including a rambling attack on "Indians" who did not want the "Chief of Staff" title used and a slew of usual catchphrases. Kimmel described Trump's appearance as "like a slot machine" as the president made his way through the speech.

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Ex-adviser warns Trump could put America in a situation that is 'very hard to unravel'

A former Trump adviser warned during a recent podcast interview that President Donald Trump's approach to geopolitics could put America in a situation that is "very hard to unravel."

John Bolton, Trump's former national security advisor, discussed Trump's approach to politics on a new episode of "The Daily Beast Podcast." Bolton said Trump tends to rely on his personal relationship with world leaders during negotiations, which plays into the hands of those who wish to manipulate him.

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Trump's 'monumental ego' responsible for GOP's downfall ex-Republican official says

Former Illinois Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra (R) says he is surprised President Donald Trump is mulling naming the Republican Party after himself at a time when the party should be going out of its way to avoid him.

“Some will write off Trump’s ruminations about changing the name to ‘Tpublican’ ... as another of his egomaniacal rants to distract the media from learning about playboy Trump’s earlier years with Jeffrey Epstein,” said Kustra. “Yet, few believed Trump would tear down the entire East Wing of the White House to create a Mar-a-Lago North."

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'Goosebumps': Ex-prosecutor in awe as Trump told 'get your damn hands off' National Guard

A former federal prosecutor was taken aback on Wednesday after a federal judge essentially told President Donald Trump to "get your damn hands off" the California National Guard.

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration must end its deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles, ending a months-long standoff between the administration and the state government. The administration claimed they federalized the California National Guard to protect immigration agents from protesters, a claim that Breyer found unconvincing.

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Ex-Trump adviser vents old boss isn't 'temperamentally capable' of admitting prices are up

President Donald Trump is too obstinate to change course and realize the American people need a response to rising prices, an ex-adviser told Politico on Wednesday.

This comes after the president held a rally in Pennsylvania to discuss affordability, where he doubled down on calling the issue a hoax manufactured by Democrats — a message even some of his own supporters didn't buy.

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WSJ editors rage as Trump trades away national security for 'pennies on the dollar'

President Donald Trump got another slap on the wrist Wednesday night from the Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board for his approval allowing Nvidia to sell advanced computer chips to China in exchange for the U.S. Treasury receiving 25% of sales revenue.

The board questioned Trump's decision in a highly critical editorial.

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Trump tears into rebel GOP leader defying scheme: 'Either a bad guy or a stupid one!'

President Donald Trump lashed out at the leader of Indiana's Senate in a new social media post on Wednesday for holding up his election scheme to win the 2026 midterms.

Trump called out Indiana Senate Pro Tempore Rod Bray, a Republican, in a Truth Social post over his resistance to Trump's redistricting plan. Trump claimed in the post that other Republican-controlled legislatures have gone along with the redistricting efforts "willingly, openly, and easily."

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New impeachment effort sparks massive internal firestorm for Dems: 'Do the math!'

Democratic Party leaders are rebuffing efforts by their colleagues to impeach multiple cabinet officials in President Donald Trump's administration, according to a new report.

On Wednesday, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced articles of impeachment against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. without the support of party leadership, Axios reported, citing "two senior House Democrats and two leadership aides familiar with the matter."

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Fox News host tees off on Trump's bizarre speech: 'In-kind contribution to the Dems'

Fox News' liberal co-host Jessica Tarlov teed off on President Donald Trump's speech on affordability during Wednesday's broadcast of "The Five."

Trump traveled to Monroe County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday to give a speech about the rising cost of living and what his administration is doing to help average Americans. During the speech, Trump weaved through multiple other topics ranging from immigration to how well his Cabinet secretaries are performing.

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'Stubborn' Trump may be deterred from future rallies after latest 'flop': Insiders

Politico reported President Donald Trump's fans are thrilled to see him back on the road and in his campaign rally element — but the things he’s saying on the stump are scaring them.

“Trump stirred up fresh concerns Tuesday at a Pennsylvania rally that was supposed to focus on easing Americans’ anxieties over pocketbook pressures,” reported Politico. “Instead, he veered off script, at one point urging austerity amid the holiday shopping season by resurfacing a line from earlier this year that American kids should be happy with ‘two or three’ dolls.”

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Uproar as DOJ moves to drop FIFA corruption case week after Trump gets org's 'peace prize'

Political analysts dragged President Donald Trump's Department of Justice on Wednesday after it moved to drop a corruption case against a former Fox executive who was convicted of bribery and money laundering charges.

The DOJ moved to drop its conviction of Hernán López, a former Fox executive who oversaw the network's Latin American sports broadcasting business, who had been convicted of multiple crimes related to the FIFA corruption investigation that began in 2010. López was involved in a scheme to funnel millions of dollars to the heads of the international soccer organization in exchange for the rights to broadcast the World Cup and multiple high-profile tournaments in South America. He was convicted alongside a marketing company he worked with, Full Play Sports, in 2023, The New York Times reported.

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