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21-11-2025
US President Donald Trump has accused six Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death' after they released a video urging US service members to refuse unlawful commands. The lawmakers, who have served in the military or intelligence community, called Trump's remarks 'dangerous' and said they amounted to threats against elected officials. The incident has heightened concern over US political rhetoric, with many Americans believing politically motivated violence is on the rise.
Entities: Donald Trump, Democratic Party, United States, Elissa Slotkin, Mark Kelly • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
US President Donald Trump has signed a bill ordering the release of government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The justice department has 30 days to release the documents, which may be redacted to protect victims' privacy and exclude information related to active criminal investigations. The move is seen as a significant turning point in a months-long fight over the documents, with Trump's support coming after pushback from Epstein's victims and members of his own Republican Party. The files are expected to reveal information about Epstein's ties to high-profile figures, including politicians and celebrities.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, US Justice Department, Congress, Republican Party • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
The US Congress has passed a law requiring the government to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender with connections to prominent figures. The bill, signed by the president, aims to bring transparency to the case that has spawned numerous conspiracy theories. The article discusses what the public can expect to see in the released files and the significance of this development.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, United States Congress, President, Jeffrey Epstein files, American lawmakers • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
The article discusses how President Donald Trump is seizing on a new feud with Democrats over national security and presidential power, following a tumultuous week for his administration amidst the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Trump is planning to brand the next mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, as the 'communist' face of the Democratic Party. The feud escalated after Trump called for the prosecution and possible execution of Democratic lawmakers who released a video reminding members of the armed services that they do not have to obey illegal orders. Trump's comments were deemed inflammatory and disproportionate, and sparked outrage among Democrats and some Republicans.
Entities: Donald Trump, Democrats, Zohran Mamdani, Jeffrey Epstein, New York • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
The article reports on a recent statement made by former President Donald Trump, in which he accused House and Senate Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' after they released a video urging military and intelligence officials not to follow illegal orders. The article also touches on other news stories, including the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, the US's absence from the COP30 climate conference, and various other domestic and international news items.
Entities: Donald Trump, House Democrats, Senate Democrats, Dick Cheney, George W. Bush • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
The article discusses how Democrats are warning about President Donald Trump potentially giving illegal orders, after a group of congressional Democrats created a video urging military members not to obey unlawful orders. Trump responded by accusing them of sedition and suggesting they deserved to be executed. The White House press secretary later clarified that Trump didn't want members of Congress put to death, but defended the idea that they were acting dangerously. The article analyzes the controversy, pointing out that the Democrats' video explicitly referred to disobeying 'unlawful orders', not 'lawful orders', and that military servicemembers are obligated to disobey orders that are 'manifestly unlawful'.
Entities: Donald Trump, Democrats, Karoline Leavitt, George Washington, Uniform Code of Military Justice • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-11-2025
The article criticizes the House of Representatives' vote to release the 'Epstein files,' a collection of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The author argues that the release is driven by partisanship and will harm innocent people whose names are mentioned in the documents. The article also questions the motivations behind the release, suggesting that it is an attempt to damage the reputations of those associated with Epstein, including former Harvard President Larry Summers. The author contends that the release of the files undermines the rule of law and the presumption of innocence, and that it will not provide conclusive evidence of a larger conspiracy involving Epstein and powerful individuals.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Larry Summers, Harvard, House of Representatives, Congress • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
