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Former President Clinton On Epstein: “I Did Nothing Wrong” Feb 28, 2026

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Former President Bill Clinton sat for a closed door deposition with the House Oversight Committee in regard to the panel’s investigation into dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The former president today said he only had a brief acquaintance with Epstein that ended years before his crimes came to light.

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House Democrat: Bill Clinton Deposition Sets Precedent To Depose Trump Feb 27, 2026

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The two leaked photos that broke the rules. A Republican congresswoman snapped images during the closed door deposition of Hillary Clinton. Plus, a look at the Pentagon’s ultimatum for the AI company Anthropic.

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Democrats Bring Epstein Survivors To State Of The Union Address Feb 26, 2026

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More botched redactions, a high-profile name stepping back from his job, and depositions with the Clintons set to begin tomorrow. A look at the continuing steady stream of fallout from the release of the Epstein files.

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Poll: Most Americans Say Trump Focused On Wrong Priorities Feb 25, 2026

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President Trump heads to the Capitol for his State of the Union address where he is expected to speak on his plans for the economy and for Iran. Plus, an emotional plea in the search for Nancy Guthrie.

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Former British Ambassador To U.S. Arrested Amid Epstein Probe Feb 24, 2026

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Tens of millions of Americans are under storm warnings with some towns getting more than 30 inches of snow. Plus, United States citizens are urged to shelter in place in Mexico after the killing of a cartel kingpin led to widespread violence.

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WH To Take Homan’s Minneapolis Immigration Playbook Nationwide Feb 21, 2026

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One day after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, police in the United Kingdom say the search of his former home will likely continue until Monday. Plus, the Supreme Court deals a major blow to Trump’s economic agenda.

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Ex-Prince Andrew Arrested After Epstein Files Revelations Feb 20, 2026

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New images of former Prince Andrew appear to show him duck from cameras. The journalist who conducted the damning 2019 interview with Andrew about his alleged ties with dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein joins. Plus, more revelations in the Epstein files this time entangling two Harvard University researchers.

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Europe Struggles To Define What Comes After Trump Feb 19, 2026

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Les Wexner, the billionaire behind Victoria’s Secret, once named as a secondary unindicted co-conspirator in the Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case with notes that there was limited evidence of his involvement, testified today in a congressional deposition.

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Remembering Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Feb 18, 2026

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New tributes for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, a two time presidential candidate who paved the way for so many progressives and African Americans who came after him. Plus, DNA on a glove found two miles from the home of Nancy Guthrie does not match anyone in the FBI’s criminal database.

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DOJ Letter To Congress Lists Hundreds Of Prominent People Named In Epstein Files Feb 17, 2026

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More members of the royal family are wrapped up in the Epstein files. Plus, the glove that could give investigators a new break into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Also, tracing the toxin that was used to kill Alexei Navalny, one of Vladimir Putin’s most vocal critics.

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