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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Commerce Secretary Lutnick appears before a House panel to answer for his changing story on Epstein

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is appearing before a House committee investigating sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Trump’s potential pardon of Epstein’s right-hand woman splits Republicans as survivors warn of a ‘mockery of justice’

President Donald Trump’s potential pardon of Ghislaine Maxwell is splitting Republicans right down the middle, and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are making it crystal clear how they feel about it. The idea of clemency for Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who helped Epstein exploit underage girls, has resurfaced in…

The Mary Sue

Trump would fire Howard Lutnick if he saw video of his Epstein testimony, say House oversight committee Democrats – as it happened

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Taxpayers funded more than $300K in payouts for sexual harassment claims in congressional offices, Nancy Mace claims

The lawmaker plans to release the documents after redacting personal information about the victims and witnesses

The Independent UK

Republicans appear split on idea of clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell

House panel divided on whether Trump should pardon Maxwell so she can cooperate with Epstein investigation

The Guardian - US

GOP Scrambles to Schedule Pam Bondi's Testimony Minutes After Democrats Move to Hold Her in Contempt Over Epstein Files

House Democrats held former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for not testifying on the Epstein files. Republicans announced a new testimony date, highlighting political divisions over the issue.

International Business Times UK

Pam Bondi to appear before House oversight panel over Epstein files

Democrats had filed civil contempt resolution against former attorney general for not appearing for deposition

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Missing Scientists Deadline Passes With No FBI Answers, Leaving 13 Families and a Nation in the Dark

The 27 April congressional deadline passed with only the Pentagon responding, leaving 13 families and millions of Americans in sensitive jobs without clarity from the FBI, NASA, or Energy.

International Business Times UK

‘She was one of their main abusers’: House Oversight Chair indicates GOP is considering pardoning Epstein partner, Ghislaine Maxwell

Maxwell has offered a testimony for her freedom.

We Got This Covered

Missing Scientists Mystery Hits Deadline Day as FBI and Four Agencies Must Brief Congress Today

The House Oversight Committee's 27 April deadline forces the FBI, NASA, the Energy Department, and the Pentagon to brief Congress on missing scientists. The Pentagon already states no active probes exist.

International Business Times UK

Ghislaine Maxwell Might Get Pardoned? Reports Claim Only 6 of 25 GOP House Oversight Committee Members Say She Shouldn't Be

A divide within the Republican Party over pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell highlights fractures in handling her controversial case, with implications for justice and political strategy.

International Business Times UK

North Texas Rep. Pat Fallon running to lead GOP on influential House Oversight Committee

Separately, Amarillo Rep. Ronny Jackson is considering a bid for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee in the next Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Trump fired the DOJ official set to testify on Epstein files. Now the inspector general wants answers before the next cover-up

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) inspector general is stepping in to audit how the agency handled the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files after a string of missteps, missed deadlines, and accusations of a cover-up. The move comes just weeks after former AG Pam Bondi who was set to testify about…

The Mary Sue

12 US scientists have gone missing or died. The mystery has become the talk - and worry - of Washington

The 12 scientists who have died or gone missing all appeared to have ties to nuclear or space programs and, in some cases, classified projects. Rhian Lubin delves into the cases

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International Business Times UK

David Wilcock's Family Confirms Suicide, But Final Warning of Missing Scientists and 'Not Suicidal' Post Sparks Cover-Up Fears

David Wilcock's family confirms he died by suicide, but his final warning about missing US scientists and a 2022 post reignite speculation of a cover-up as Congress demands agency briefings by Monday.

The Independent UK

Dems say ‘hell no’ to Republicans considering Trump pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘Shameful way to treat survivors’

Some GOP members on a House committee investigating Epstein are open to the idea of Trump pardoning the convicted trafficker

International Business Times UK

Ilhan Omar Net Worth Row: $30M vs $100K Claim Sparks Clash With Reporter — 'I Don't Have To Tell You Jack Sh*t'

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar told a reporter, "I don't want to tell you jack shit," when pressed on net worth disclosure revised from $30M to under $95K.

Axios

What to know about the missing scientists alarming Congress

The cases date back to at least 2023 but national security concerns prompted a congressional investigation.

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International Business Times UK

Oversight Committee Slammed For Pausing Epstein File Hearings The Moment They Started Getting Answers

A U.S. House representative says Oversight Committee hearings on the Epstein files have stopped, following Melania Trump's call for survivor testimony, amid reported divisions over a possible Ghislaine Maxwell pardon.

Latin Times

'Other Than Epstein, She's the Worst Person in This Investigation': Comer Breaks With GOP Over Maxwell Pardon Deal

The Kentucky Republican acknowledged that "a lot of people" on the committee, however, support the possibility of offering clemency to secure Maxwell's testimony

Fortune

'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX

Eleven scientists related to nuclear and space defense programs are missing or dead since 2022. Nearly four years later, Congress is finally looking into it.

International Business Times UK

Who Are the 11 Missing Nuclear Scientists? US Lawmakers Suspect 'Sinister' Plot as 11 Top Nuclear Experts Vanish or Die

Eleven US scientists have died or disappeared under mysterious circumstances since 2023, prompting government investigations and raising national security concerns.

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‘Something sinister is taking place here’: Congress issues summons over 11 missing and dead nuclear scientists, FBI finally launched investigation

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International Business Times UK

Ghislaine Maxwell's Lawyer Says There Is 'a Good Chance' Trump Will Pardon Her, and He Has Not Yet Even Asked

Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer discusses the possibility of a presidential pardon, citing strategic timing amidst ongoing legal proceedings and political considerations.

International Business Times UK

The 'Immovable' UFO: Why Eric Burlison's Search for a Giant Craft Could Solve the Mystery of 11 Missing Nuclear Scientists

Missouri Rep. Eric Burlison is investigating a secret UFO site and its possible link to the mysterious deaths of 11 US scientists, amid efforts to uncover truths about classified locations and government disclosures.

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