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‘Never would’ve dated her if I knew’: Tech mogul has many regrets about his relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, including a $7.2M break-up bill

Ted Waitt, the billionaire co-founder of Gateway computers, just dropped some serious bombshells about his six-year relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell. In closed-door testimony, Waitt told lawmakers he never would’ve dated Maxwell if he’d known what we all know now. He also admitted to paying her a whopping $7.2 million after…

The Mary Sue

Ghislaine Maxwell’s wealthy ex-boyfriend gave her $7.2M after breakup, he tells Congress. She wanted ‘more’

‘I just felt it was the right thing to do, not uncommon for people in my situation to do that. It was — we lived a fairly extravagant life,’ said Ted Waitt

The Independent UK

US Commerce Secy Howard Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questioning from House lawmakers regarding his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick revised earlier statements about Epstein engaging in blackmail, calling it mere speculation. He downplayed several meetings with Epstein, including a 2005 visit that initially disturbed him and his wife. Democrats criticized Lutnick's testimony…

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Epstein survivors demand justice from Trump’s DOJ in devastating testimony near Mar-a-Lago: ‘Who will be the next Jeffrey?’

Survivors return to Palm Beach to recount their abuse and years of failures from state and federal officials to investigate their claims

The Independent UK

'Trump Would Have Fired Him': Ro Khanna Blasts Howard Lutnick After Epstein Timeline Contradictions Surface

Ro Khanna accused Howard Lutnick of misleading the public about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after records contradicted claims he cut off contact in 2005.

International Business Times UK

Trump Would Fire Howard Lutnick If He Saw Epstein Testimony, Democrats Say

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused the Commerce Secretary of giving an "embarrassing" and evasive closed-door interview Wednesday about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, with one lawmaker saying President Donald Trump would fire him if he had seen the testimony on video.

Latin Times

MAGA influencer embarrassed by infamous Epstein binder photo said he won’t help with release of Trump’s UFO files

‘If someone tries to hand me a binder, I will let it fall to the ground,’ he wrote on X

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Democrats Say Trump 'Would Fire' Howard Lutnick If He Saw His 'Evasive' Testimony Over Epstein Ties

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of giving an "embarrassing" and "evasive" closed-door interview about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war

A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said

The Independent UK

Trump cabinet member Howard Lutnick to testify before Congress in Epstein probe

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Pam Bondi To Testify In House Epstein Probe After Contempt Threat

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee next month in its investigation into the Justice Department's handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, after Democrats moved to hold her in contempt for failing to appear under subpoena.

Latin Times

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

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

Ilhan Omar’s husband winery shuts down amid GOP probe into $30 million in couple’s assets

A California winery co-owned by Tim Mynett, the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has shut down amid ongoing scrutiny from Republicans over the couple’s financial disclosures and business interests.

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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 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

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.

The Independent UK

Trump claims Epstein victims ‘refused to go under oath’ after Melania pushes Congress to swear them in

Survivors accused Trump administration of ‘shifting the burden’ onto them while Bondi skips deposition and DOJ looks to close the book on Epstein files

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The Independent UK

Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer thinks Trump will pardon her for Epstein-related crimes: ‘There’s a good chance’

Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney described her as ‘a scapegoat’ who deserves reprieve

The Independent UK

Melania Trump just sided with MTG and her husband’s sworn enemies on the Epstein files. Who will Congress side with?

ANALYSIS: By trying to close the book on her part in the Epstein probe, the first lady might have opened a whole new chapter the president can’t control, Eric Garcia reports

International Business Times UK

Pam Bondi's No-Show in Epstein Probe Fuels Claims Her Exit Was Engineered to Dodge Testimony

Pam Bondi skips Epstein probe deposition after being fired, fuelling claims her exit was timed to avoid explosive testimony.

International Business Times

House Members Push to Force Pam Bondi Testimony on Epstein Files Despite Ouster As AG

Members of the House Oversight Committee said they still want sworn testimony from former Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Justice Department's handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates Set to Face Congress in Epstein Investigation, But Testimonial Will Be Closed-Door

Bill Gates is set to testify behind closed doors in a high-stakes investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability.

International Business Times UK

Why Is Microsoft Founder Bill Gates Testifying About Jeffrey Epstein?

Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe, welcoming the investigation and denying any involvement in illegal activity.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Donald Trump Fire Pam Bondi? 'Sweetheart Deal' Claims Follow Appointment Of New Attorney General

Trump replaces Pam Bondi with Todd Blanche as Attorney General, as allegations tied to the Epstein case and political motives draw scrutiny.

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