Trump seeks release of ‘pertinent testimony' in Epstein probe
President Donald Trump announced tonight on Truth Social that he's asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce 'any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony,' related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, seeming to bow to pressure to release more material on the case.
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Trump seeks release of 'pertinent testimony' in Epstein probe
President Donald Trump announced tonight on Truth Social that he's asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce 'any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony,' related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, seeming to bow to pressure to release more material on the case.
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Democrats walk out before vote for controversial Trump nominee
Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Emil Bove, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, to a federal judgeship, over the loud protests of Democrats.
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Trump's 'Manosphere' problems
Influential podcasters with large audiences of millennial and Gen Z men helped propel President Donald Trump to victory in 2024. Now some of those same voices are sharing criticisms of the current administration. CNN's Steve Contorno breaks it down.
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Trump DOJ fires federal prosecutor in Epstein case
Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the case against accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been fired from her job in the Southern District of New York, according to people familiar with the situation.
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Bernie Sanders calls Trump's GOP 'cult of the individual'
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This Native American senator brings Oklahoma ranch style to Washington
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Ex-Trump business associate on Trump's friendship with Epstein
CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino COO Jack O'Donnell about one of President Trump's previous interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Fearing ICE crackdown, this family self-deports
Fearing increased immigration enforcement, undocumented immigrant Julio Mendoza and his American wife, Sasha, made the difficult decision to self-deport to Mexico with their three children, all of whom are US Citizens. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports.
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How Trump's image is changing inside Russia
Once hailed as a pro-Kremlin figure, President Donald Trump's image is changing inside Russia. It comes after Trump vowed further sanctions on the country if a peace agreement with Ukraine is not reached in 50 days. CNN's Chief Global Affairs Correspondent is on the ground in Moscow with the analysis.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett responds to Trump saying she should take IQ test
CNN's Laura Coates speaks with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) about President Donald Trump's comments that she and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should take an IQ test.
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Trump says interest in Epstein files is 'pretty boring stuff'
President Donald Trump said he doesn't understand his supporters' continued interest in the Epstein files, calling it "boring," while also reiterating his call for anything 'credible' to be released.
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Trump's fight with MAGA base over Epstein explained
President Trump is at odds with some of his own supporters over after his Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to release more documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case. CNN's Erin Burnett explains the feud inside Trump's MAGA movement.
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Supreme Court ruling will allow mass firings of Education Department employees
The Supreme Court on Monday said President Donald Trump may proceed with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education in the latest win for the White House at the conservative high court. CNN's Sunlen Serfaty reports.
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Trump demands Russia reach peace deal within 50 days
President Donald Trump made several announcements on Monday aligning him more firmly with Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion than ever before. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh breaks down the two main developments that could drastically impact the ongoing war.
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MTG warns of 'big' blowback in MAGA world over handling of Epstein case
CNN's Manu Raju spoke with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) who is demanding "transparency" from President Donald Trump's administration when it comes to information related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and warned that the issue could stoke "significant" blowback from the right wing of the party.
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MAGA faithful weigh in on Epstein files debate
At a conservative conference in Florida, Trump supporters share their views on the Epstein files fallout with CNN's Donie O'Sullivan.
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