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The Justice Department released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, which included a video showing the face of an undercover FBI employee. The video was part of a 2009 sting operation where Epstein's former house manager, Alfredo Rodriguez, tried to sell a 'little black book' containing Epstein's contacts. The department requested CNN to obscure the face of the undercover person in the published video. The incident highlights the ongoing struggle of the Justice Department with redactions in the released records, with concerns over publishing documents that included the names of victims and over-redacting information related to those who may have aided Epstein in his crimes.

The article argues that the media is avoiding discussing the link between transgender identity and mass shootings, citing several recent incidents where the perpetrators identified as transgender. The author claims that this avoidance is cowardly and interferes with understanding reality and assessing danger. The article suggests that identifying as the opposite sex can be a sign of psychological distress and that affirming this identity without addressing underlying issues can lead to further problems. The author criticizes the media and mental health professionals for downplaying the connection between transgender identity and mental health issues, and for silencing those who raise concerns.

The US pollster Gallup has announced that it will stop tracking presidential approval ratings, a practice it has been doing since the 1930s. The decision comes as US President Donald Trump has been criticizing pollsters, calling their work 'fake and fraudulent.' Gallup claims the move is part of a broader effort to align its work with its mission and is not related to Trump's comments. Trump's approval rating has been declining since the start of his second term, with the latest figure being 36% as of December 1, 2025.