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18-07-2025
Donald Trump has ordered the US Justice Department to release more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid pressure from his supporters. The move comes after Trump threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal over a story alleging a 'bawdy' birthday greeting bearing his name was sent to Epstein in 2003. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the department is ready to unseal grand jury transcripts.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, The Wall Street Journal, Pam Bondi, Ghislaine Maxwell • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
President Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, amid pressure to disclose more details on the late sex offender. Trump made the request on Truth Social, stating that the "SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" Bondi responded by stating that she is ready to move the court to unseal the grand jury transcripts. However, a judge will need to make the final decision on whether the material can be released, which could take weeks or months. The request is unusual, and the scope of the government's request is still unknown. Some associates and alleged victims of Epstein's may oppose some disclosures, while others may support releasing more information.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Pam Bondi, Justice Department, FBI • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
President Donald Trump has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to the criminal prosecution of notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes after The Wall Street Journal reported that a letter bearing Trump's signature was included in an album of letters Epstein received for his 50th birthday. Trump has faced pressure to release Justice Department files related to Epstein, with some of his supporters pushing conspiracy theories about Epstein's death and a rumored client list. Bondi has agreed to move to unseal the grand jury transcripts, but critics argue that this will not be enough to satisfy demands for more information.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Pam Bondi, The Wall Street Journal, Ghislaine Maxwell • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has reiterated his call for an interest rate cut later this month, despite data showing ongoing resilience in the US economy and other central bankers pushing to keep rates steady. Waller, considered a contender to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, believes the US central bank should lower borrowing costs at its July 29-30 policy meeting to preserve the labor market's strength. His stance is in contrast with most other central bankers who are waiting to see how Trump's tariffs will affect prices.
Entities: Christopher Waller, Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, Donald Trump, US economy • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The Wall Street Journal reported that a letter gifted to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003 included a note bearing Donald Trump's name and a drawing of a naked woman. Trump denied writing the letter or drawing the picture and threatened to sue the Journal if they published the story. The report has sparked controversy and scrutiny of Trump's handling of the Epstein case, with some of his supporters defending him and others calling for more transparency.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, The Wall Street Journal, Ghislaine Maxwell, Pam Bondi • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The article discusses President Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting he might revoke the US citizenship of Elon Musk, Zohran Mamdani, or Rosie O'Donnell. Trump implied that he would look into deporting Musk, arresting Mamdani, and revoking O'Donnell's citizenship. The article explains the legal process of denaturalization, which is rare and requires a court process with a high burden of proof. Experts say that Trump cannot unilaterally revoke citizenship, especially for natural-born citizens like O'Donnell. The article also provides context on Trump's administration's plans to prioritize denaturalization as part of its immigration policies.
Entities: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Zohran Mamdani, Rosie O'Donnell, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The US House of Representatives passed a $9 billion spending cuts package, part of President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts, with a vote of 216-213. The package includes cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting, and will now head to the president to be signed into law. The move is seen as a legislative win for Trump and conservatives who have long railed against federal spending.
Entities: Donald Trump, US House of Representatives, Department of Government Efficiency, US Agency for International Development, Corporation for Public Broadcasting • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The article discusses the ongoing feud between Donald Trump and the Comey family, particularly James Comey, the former FBI Director, and his daughter Maurene Comey, who was recently fired from her job as a prosecutor in New York. The article highlights the toxic and bizarre nature of the feud, which has been ongoing since Trump's presidency began. It also touches on the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the Justice Department's handling of related files. The article analyzes the implications of the feud and the potential politicization of the Justice Department under Trump's administration.
Entities: Donald Trump, James Comey, Maurene Comey, Jeffrey Epstein, Sean 'Diddy' Combs • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
18-07-2025
President Donald Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its reporters over a story about letters gifted to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday, including a note allegedly written by Trump. The lawsuit, seeking $20 billion, is an escalation of Trump's ongoing legal campaign against media companies he views as opponents. Trump's lawyers claim the Journal's story contained 'glaring failures in journalistic ethics and standards of accurate reporting.' The Journal's parent company, Dow Jones, has expressed confidence in their reporting and vowed to defend against the lawsuit.
Entities: Donald Trump, Wall Street Journal, Jeffrey Epstein, Rupert Murdoch, Dow Jones • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
President Donald Trump has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to release 'any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony' related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, seemingly responding to pressure from his supporters and critics alike. The move comes as Trump's administration faces criticism over its handling of the Epstein case, with some of his own supporters warning of 'big' blowback from the right wing of the party.
Entities: Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, Jeffrey Epstein, Truth Social, CNN • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
President Trump has threatened to sue Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over a story detailing a 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing Trump's name and a drawing of a naked woman. Trump claimed the story was 'fake' and that he had personally warned Murdoch not to publish it. The Journal's publication of the story has reopened a chapter in the complex and often contentious relationship between Trump and Murdoch, who have a history of both cooperation and conflict.
Entities: Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch, Wall Street Journal, Jeffrey Epstein, Truth Social • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The US House of Representatives passed a rescissions package that cuts $9 billion in federal funding for foreign aid, NPR, and PBS, with a vote of 216-213. The bill, which was transmitted to Congress by the White House in June, aims to reduce wasteful spending identified by the Department of Government Efficiency. The measure now heads to President Trump's desk for signature.
Entities: US House of Representatives, NPR, PBS, Department of Government Efficiency, White House • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The article discusses how the issue of Jeffrey Epstein is being blown out of proportion on Twitter, with some MAGA influencers claiming it is a 'make or break' issue for President Trump's support among his base. However, polls show that Trump's approval rating among Republican voters has actually increased despite the controversy.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Twitter, MAGA, President Trump, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
18-07-2025
The article provides a timeline of the relationship between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, highlighting their friendship from the 1980s to the early 2000s and the scrutiny surrounding their connection after Epstein's death in 2019. The Trump administration's decision to withhold parts of the files from Epstein's sex trafficking investigation has raised concerns, with Trump eventually directing the release of grand jury testimony in the case.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Pam Bondi, The New York Times • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
House Republicans have agreed to advance a nonbinding resolution calling for the release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, amid pressure from Democrats and their own constituents. The move comes as President Trump faces backlash from his supporters over the Justice Department's handling of the case. The resolution, which has not been scheduled for a vote, reflects the growing tension between Trump, his base, and Congress over the Epstein case.
Entities: House Republicans, Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump, Justice Department, Congress • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
President Trump denied sending a sexually suggestive drawing to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, claiming 'I don't draw pictures.' However, past evidence shows Trump has a history of creating and donating drawings to charities, often featuring Manhattan skyline and signed with his signature. The controversy raises questions about Trump's ties to Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Truth Social • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The US Justice Department has asked a federal court to unseal grand jury testimony related to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, a disgraced financier who died in jail in 2019. The request comes as President Trump faces criticism and conspiracy theories from his supporters over the release of Epstein-related documents. The Justice Department claims it will work to redact sensitive information before releasing the transcripts, but the process is expected to be lengthy and challenging due to grand jury secrecy rules.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, Pamela J Bondi, Ghislaine Maxwell, Justice Department • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether CBS's decision to cancel 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' was politically motivated, given the timing of the announcement following Colbert's criticism of Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Trump. CBS executives claim the decision was purely financial, citing significant annual losses.
Entities: Stephen Colbert, CBS, Paramount, Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
Stephen Colbert announced on his show that 'The Late Show' on CBS will end in May 2026. The network cited financial reasons for the cancellation, though speculation suggests Colbert's recent criticism of CBS's parent company, Paramount, may have played a role. Colbert expressed gratitude to CBS, the audience, and his team, and vowed to continue doing the show for the next 10 months.
Entities: Stephen Colbert, The Late Show, CBS, Paramount, Jeffrey Epstein • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
CBS has canceled 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' due to significant financial losses, estimated to be tens of millions of dollars annually. The decision is attributed to the decline of the late-night TV genre, largely caused by the rise of streaming services. The cancellation has sparked speculation about potential political motivations, given the timing and CBS's pending merger with Skydance, which requires approval from the Trump administration. CBS executives deny any connection between the show's cancellation and its content or the company's other business dealings.
Entities: Stephen Colbert, CBS, The Late Show, Paramount, Skydance • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller has expressed support for a quarter-point interest rate cut at the Fed's next meeting on July 30, citing a softening labor market and the need to return to 'neutral' policy settings. Waller's comments come as President Trump intensifies pressure on Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell to lower borrowing costs, despite most Fed policymakers opposing a rate cut at the next meeting. The article highlights the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and the Fed, with Trump having previously criticized Powell and considered firing him.
Entities: Christopher J. Waller, Federal Reserve, Jerome H. Powell, Donald Trump, The New York Times • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
President Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, amid pressure from his right-wing base and congressional Republicans. Bondi has agreed to make the request in federal court, despite the secrecy surrounding grand jury transcripts. The move comes after a Justice Department review found no evidence to support conspiracy theories about Epstein's sex trafficking case. Trump has also denied a report by The Wall Street Journal that he sent a sexually suggestive drawing to Epstein in 2003, and has threatened to sue the newspaper.
Entities: Donald Trump, Pamela J Bondi, Jeffrey Epstein, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The article discusses President Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison to house undocumented immigrants and violent offenders. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited the island to study the feasibility of the plan, and their visit was seen as a step forward in making it a reality. However, local leaders and officials have expressed skepticism, calling it a publicity stunt and highlighting the significant costs and logistical challenges involved in renovating the island.
Entities: Donald Trump, Alcatraz, Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, San Francisco • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The article discusses President Trump's contradictory stance on the role of judges in the context of releasing grand jury materials related to Jeffrey Epstein's indictment. While Trump has previously criticized judges as 'U.S.A.-hating judges' and called for their impeachment, he has now stated that judges should have the final say in releasing Epstein-related grand jury testimony. This stance is seen as a departure from his previous hostility towards the judiciary, with some legal scholars viewing it as 'flip-flopping.' The article highlights the tension between Trump's current position and his administration's previous actions and rhetoric towards the courts.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Pamela J Bondi, U.S. Justice Department, The New York Times • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
US President Donald Trump has authorized the Justice Department to release grand jury testimony related to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, amid pressure from his supporters for more transparency. The move comes after the Wall Street Journal published a story alleging that Trump sent a suggestive birthday letter to Epstein in 2003, which Trump denied as 'FAKE' on social media and threatened to sue the paper, its parent company News Corp, and owner Rupert Murdoch.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department, Wall Street Journal, News Corp • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
Hong Kong has introduced new prison rules allowing authorities to restrict visits from lawyers and chaplains on national security grounds, further tightening its control over the territory.
Entities: Hong Kong, The Washington Post, Kanis Leung, AP, CBS • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
