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Democratic senator says Trump speech likely to be more ‘election denialism’ from ‘world’s most famous sore loser’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jul 16

First Thing: US attacks tanker in continuing Iran conflict as Tehran releases US citizen

US renews blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran attacks sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Plus, legendary director John Waters on 60 years of screen carnage

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

MAGA Erupts After JD Vance Admits Trump Administration Mishandled Epstein Files

JD Vance criticises the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, admitting communication failures. His remarks spark speculation about his political ambitions for 2028 presidential run.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files

Vice President J D Vance stated the Trump administration mishandled Epstein file communications. He pointed to former Attorney General Pam Bondi's public statements and actions. Vance believes Bondi overstated information in response to political pressure. This led to public mistrust in the administration's transparency efforts. Lawmakers eventually compelled the release…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

‘We screwed up the comms’: JD Vance admits errors over Epstein files release

Vice-president tells Joe Rogan administration botched handling and should have released all documents from start

The Guardian - US · Jul 15

Todd Blanche Under Fire for Blocking Judge-Ordered Unredacted Epstein Drug Trafficking Files

A federal judge accuses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of violating a court order to release unredacted Epstein files, intensifying scrutiny over his nomination and DOJ's transparency claims.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

JD Vance says Trump administration ‘guilty’ of mishandling Epstein files release

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Lindsey Graham’s empty chair is draped in black in solemn tribute after his sudden death

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

What Todd Blanche accidentally revealed about Trump during his confirmation hearing

ANALYSIS: This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Buffett says Gates' Epstein ties are 'distasteful' but didn't drive Buffett's charitable decisions

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · Jul 15