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Trump's SOTU Lies

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Reason

Epstein survivors rip Trump in rally ahead of State of the Union: ‘He knows we’re there’

Many of the survivors of Epstein will attend as guest of Democrats in Congress

The Independent UK

Democrats hatch a plan to make Trump squirm at his State of the Union—by inviting up to 12 people he’s been dodging

This would be quite a stunt!

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Tech’s politics push at home and abroad

We report from California’s Silicon Valley, where billionaires pour money into midterms, and the AI Impact summit, where India pushes back on ‘AI monopoly’ held by US and China

The Guardian - US

Why Rep. Ro Khanna Is Bringing Epstein Survivor Haley Robson to Trump's State of the Union Tonight – The Full Story

Haley Robson, an Epstein survivor, will attend the State of the Union to demand justice and transparency in the Epstein case

International Business Times UK

'Bad outcomes': Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla blasts Ro Khanna, Bernie Sanders over Silicon Valley intentions

Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla has strongly criticized US lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna. He called them 'morons' for warning about artificial intelligence's potential dangers. Khosla believes their concerns, driven by socialist or communist ideologies, will halt AI's beneficial advancements. These include breakthroughs in medicine, clean energy, and economic productivity.

The Times of India

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This week: Snow delays congressional business before State of the Union

Congress called off Monday evening votes as a snowstorm hit the Northeast, but the State of the Union remains on track for Tuesday evening.

Roll Call

‘Slow this thing down’: Sanders warns US has no clue about speed and scale of coming AI revolution

After meeting with unspecified tech leaders, senator calls for urgent policy action as companies race to build ever more powerful systems

The Guardian - US

Epstein survivor who voted for Trump will be at his State of the Union address Tuesday

Rep. Ro Khanna, the chief sponsor of the Epstein files discharge legislation, is bringing Haley Robson as his guest

The Independent UK

Silence for Democrats but a spotlight for Epstein survivors at State of the Union

Democratic leaders have laid out options including not attending Trump's speech. But Epstein survivors are also central to their plans.

Roll Call

Congress risks major loss to Trump over war powers vote on Iran

An early defeat of one in either chamber could make it easier for Trump to let slip the dogs of war.

Axios

Scoop: Democrats eye forced vote to censure GOP Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post

A censure vote "could likely happen," one senior House progressive told Axios.

Axios

Billionaire Thomas Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman over Epstein ties

Thomas Pritzker, cousin to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, had communicated with Jeffrey Epstein long after he pleaded guilty to sex crimes

The Independent UK

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Trump’s DOJ released only 2% of Epstein files despite flagging Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe, study claims

Over the weekend, the DOJ sent a letter to Congress naming hundreds of high-profile people included in the files

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Congressman rips DOJ for ‘purposefully muddying the waters’ after they pen a list of 300 names that appear in the Epstein files without considering context

They just pulled a bunch of names they could find.

The Independent UK

Trump’s communications chief uses derogatory slur in rant against lawmakers over the Epstein files

Steven Cheung used the slur against lawmakers Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts president’s ‘age of authoritarianism’ at European conference

Democratic representative also condemns US capture of Nicolás Maduro, Trump’s threats to annex Greenland and US support for Israel’s war on Gaza – key US politics stories from Friday, 13 February at a glance

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The Guardian - US

Four men in unredacted files named by Ro Khanna have no ties to Epstein

Men appeared in photo lineup assembled in New York and had no apparent connection to late sex offender

The Independent UK

Joe Rogan rips the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files: ‘This is definitely not a hoax’

‘It looks terrible for Trump, when he was saying that none of this was real,’ the podcaster said

Reason

Epstein Files Fuel Online Outrage at Figures With No Criminal Allegations

"My wife and I have received many threatening and malicious emails, texts, and voicemails the past several days."

Reason

Massie Accuses Bondi of 'Criminal Negligence' in Epstein Release

The Kentucky congressman tells Reason that Republicans and Democrats engaged in a “cover-up” of epic proportions that will haunt U.S. politics for years.

Reason

Thomas Massie: Epstein Conspiracy Is 'Bigger Than Watergate'

Rep. Thomas Massie explains why he is risking his political career over the Epstein files, details what he saw in the unredacted documents, and argues that the scandal reveals a bipartisan failure of accountability stretching across multiple administrations.

The Independent UK

Epstein told Emirati billionaire he ‘loved the torture video’ and shared sex messages, unredacted files reveal

Paedophile financier corresponded with prominent Middle Eastern businessman for years, according to newly unredacted files

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Congress members name six wealthy men ‘likely incriminated’ in Epstein files

Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie reveal names they say DoJ redacted ‘for no apparent reason’. Plus, at least 10 dead, including suspect, after school shooting in Canada

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