Mike Walker
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Former DoD, VA and FEMA senior official. Defender of the Constitution, Rule of Law, and Democracy
A record number of Americans are anxious about health care costs going into next year
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A record number of Americans are anxious about health care costs going into next year
The West Health-Gallup survey finds almost half of adults say they’re worried they won’t be able to afford health care in 2026.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/gallup-poll-record-number-adults-anxious-health-costs-2026-rcna244358
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The Message Trump Sends by Endorsing Tucker Carlson
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The Message Trump Sends by Endorsing Tucker Carlson
In the MAGA divide over white supremacist Nick Fuentes, the president came down hard on the side of extremism.
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trumps-message-with-endorsing-tucker-carlson-over-fuentes.html
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North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger 'nuclear domino' effect
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North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger 'nuclear domino' effect ｜ AFP
Seoul (AFP) - North Korea denounced an agreement between Seoul and Washington to build nuclear-powered submarines, saying in a state media commentary on Tuesday that the deal would cause a "nuclear do...
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about 1 hour ago
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Trump Says U.S. Soldiers in Venezuela Are on the Table: ‘I Don’t Rule Out That’
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Trump Says U.S. Soldiers in Venezuela Are on the Table: ‘I Don’t Rule Out That’
President Donald Trump said on Monday he will not "rule out" sending U.S. soldiers to attack Venezuela.
https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/trump-says-u-s-soldiers-in-venezuela-are-on-the-table-i-dont-rule-out-that
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Thomas Massie a little “suspicious” of Trump reversal on Epstein files
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Thomas Massie a little "suspicious" of Trump reversal on Epstein files
The debate surrounding the release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files has deepened divisions within the Republican Party.
https://www.newsweek.com/thomas-massie-a-little-suspicious-of-trump-reversal-on-epstein-files-11063067
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Japan Steps Up Diplomatic Push to Calm China After Taiwan Furor
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Japan Steps Up Diplomatic Push to Calm China After Taiwan Furor
Japan is mounting a broad diplomatic effort to ease tensions with China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan sparked a sharp backlash from Beijing that raised fears of a breakdown ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-18/japan-steps-up-diplomatic-push-to-calm-china-after-taiwan-furor
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U.S. judge upholds New York law barring immigration agents from courthouses
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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-judge-upholds-new-york-law-barring-immigration-agents-courthouses-2025-11-18
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As President Trump seeks to reframe his message on affordability, he is increasingly denying there is a problem at all.
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Trump Says America Is in ‘Golden Age,’ Straining to Address Affordability
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/us/politics/trump-mcdonalds-affordability-inflation.html
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Tennessee state judge blocks National Guard deployment to Memphis
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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-state-judge-blocks-national-guard-deployment-memphis-court-ruling-2025-11-18
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Trump has the power to release the Epstein files, with or without Congress
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Trump has the power to release the Epstein files, with or without Congress
But Trump officials have repeatedly overpromised and underdelivered what they would make public. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-has-the-power-to-release-the-epstein-files-with-or-without-congress
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Trump’s grip on the GOP is showing signs of slipping, with Republican support for releasing the Epstein files the latest pushback against the president from his own party
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Trump’s Grip on Republicans Shows First Signs of Slipping
GOP support for releasing the Epstein files is the latest pushback against the president from his own party.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trumps-grip-on-republicans-shows-first-signs-of-slipping-794e3c51
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Why selling US F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia is so contentious
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Why selling US F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia is so contentious
A sale of these advanced warplanes has the potential to alter the military balance in the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/why-selling-us-f-35-jets-to-saudi-arabia-is-so-contentious
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Kash Patel’s Bureau of Vengeance
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Kash Patel’s Bureau of Vengeance
From the daily newsletter: how an unqualified conspiracist came to lead the F.B.I.
https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/kash-patels-bureau-of-vengeance
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Zohran Mamdani reaches out to the White House to set up a meeting with Trump
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Zohran Mamdani reaches out to the White House to set up a meeting with Trump
Trump told reporters Sunday that New York's mayor-elect had reached out for a meeting. Mamdani confirmed the outreach the following day.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/zohran-mamdani-reaches-white-house-set-meeting-trump-rcna244514
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Former Trump White House Lawyer Predicts DOJ’s Case Against Comey Is ‘Dead,’ Says Bondi and Halligan Could Be Disbarred
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Former Trump White House Lawyer Predicts DOJ’s Case Against Comey Is ‘Dead,’ Says Bondi and Halligan Could Be Disbarred
Ty Cobb, who served as a White House lawyer during President Donald Trump's first term, said the administration's case against former FBI Director James Comey is "dead."
https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/former-trump-white-house-lawyer-predicts-dojs-case-against-comey-is-dead-says-bondi-and-halligan-could-be-disbarred
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India persists in buying Russian oil despite Trump threats
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India persists in buying Russian oil despite Trump threats
Also in this newsletter: digital privacy law is finally here, and Pranav Haridasan’s mantra
https://www.ft.com/content/117ae7f3-1852-44cc-bbce-c707b62b8f66
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Federal Border Patrol to begin operation in Raleigh, NC, on Tuesday, mayor confirms
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Federal Border Patrol to begin operation in Raleigh on Tuesday, mayor confirms
The potential move comes after border patrol began an operation in nearby Charlotte.
https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/18/ice-border-patrol-north-carolina-triangle
about 4 hours ago
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Trump pulls the rug on Mike Johnson over the “Epstein files”
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Trump pulls the rug on Mike Johnson over the "Epstein files"
"What I am opposed to is the reckless disregard that was used in drafting this discharge petition."
https://www.axios.com/2025/11/18/trump-epstein-files-mike-johnson-vote
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Trump says he won’t rule out sending troops to Venezuela amid military buildup in region
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Trump says he won't rule out sending troops to Venezuela amid military buildup in region
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford has arrived in the Caribbean, giving the United States the ability to strike inside Venezuela if President Trump gives the order. The U.S. has also sent thousands ...
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-says-he-wont-rule-out-sending-troops-to-venezuela-amid-military-buildup-in-region
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A nuclear meltdown at Zaporizhzhia would imperil the entire region
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A nuclear meltdown at Zaporizhzhia would imperil the entire region
An electrical failure at the Russian-occupied power plant would be worse than Fukushima
https://www.ft.com/content/93130cd5-211c-4ba1-9303-0a550ddac93f
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Lawrence Summers to step back from public roles over ties to Epstein
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Lawrence Summers to step back from public roles over ties to Epstein
Former US Treasury secretary sought paedophile’s advice over relationship he was pursuing
https://www.ft.com/content/bfd4af20-630b-4aec-b091-e61e4ab8795d
about 5 hours ago
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The MAGA Crackup Might Finally Be Here
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Opinion | The MAGA Crackup Might Finally Be Here
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/opinion/maga-republicans-trump-epstein.html
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C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for First Time
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C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for the First Time
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/health/measles-us-elimination-status-outbreaks.html
about 5 hours ago
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Heritage Foundation Board Member Resigns Over Video Defending Tucker Carlson
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Heritage Foundation Board Member Resigns Over Video Defending Carlson
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/us/politics/heritage-foundation-tucker-carlson-nick-fuentes.html
about 5 hours ago
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PBS News Hour: Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s Epstein files reversal
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s Epstein files reversal
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qd60YMxeQ4
about 6 hours ago
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Australians Are Increasingly Wary of US Interference, Poll Shows
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Australians Are Increasingly Wary of US Interference, Poll Shows
More than half of Australians are concerned about US interference while support for defense spending has reached a new high, according to a nationwide poll that comes as friction mounts between the al...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-18/australians-are-increasingly-wary-of-us-interference-poll-shows
about 6 hours ago
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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits a Battleground State
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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits a Battleground State
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/us/politics/trump-ice-bovino-charlotte.html
about 6 hours ago
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How Trump Is Trying to Own the Epstein Vote
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How Trump Is Trying to Own the Epstein Vote
After a weekend of conversations and concerns from allies, the president now says he backs Epstein file legislation.
https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/trump-white-house-jeffrey-epstein-discharge-petition-vote
about 6 hours ago
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Trump explains sudden reversal on his position of Epstein files
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Trump explains sudden reversal on his position of Epstein files
YouTube video by CNN
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ULVNaxhAua8
about 6 hours ago
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Trump’s Epstein-Files Punt
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Trump’s Epstein-Files Punt
The president’s about-face shows how he’s a terrible ally—but he may be hurting himself too.
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2025/11/trump-epstein-files-allies-house-republicans-vote/684970/?utm_source=feed
about 6 hours ago
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Trump Issues Mixed Messages About Military Action Against Venezuela
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Trump Issues Mixed Messages About Military Action Against Venezuela
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/us/politics/trump-venezuela-maduro.html
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US Justice Department challenges California mask ban for federal officers
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https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-justice-department-challenges-california-mask-ban-federal-officers-2025-11-17
about 7 hours ago
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Reuters: Democratic senators request GAO probe of Trump official’s conduct in criminal referrals
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https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/democratic-senators-request-gao-probe-trump-officials-conduct-criminal-referrals-2025-11-17
about 7 hours ago
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Trump floats possible talks with Venezuela but leaves military action on the table
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Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks
President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-maduro-us-trump-drugs-strikes-negotiations-70e6017cdde101d06ebbc15cbb5a44fd
about 7 hours ago
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Top Trump official: OpenAI, Harvard should dump Summers
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Top Trump official: OpenAI, Harvard should dump Summers
Emails revealed that Summers repeatedly sought advice from Epstein on romantically pursuing a woman he referred to as his mentee.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/17/trump-official-larry-summers-breakup-00655279
about 7 hours ago
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Republicans quickly coalesce behind Epstein bill after Trump backs it
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Republicans quickly coalesce behind Epstein bill after Trump backs it
Two prominent House committee chairs are among the GOP lawmakers now backing the legislation.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/17/epstein-files-bill-congress-00655286
about 7 hours ago
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Pope decries lack of political will on climate change
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Pope decries lack of political will on climate change
Since being made pope in May, he has urged more pressure on governments to stop climate change. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-decries-lack-of-political-will-on-climate-change
about 7 hours ago
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Trump Says He Would Go to War With Mexico Over Drugs
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Trump Says He Would Go to War With Mexico Over Drugs
Striking Mexico would be a significant escalation of the administration’s campaign against so-called “narco-terrorists.”
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-says-he-would-go-to-war-with-mexico-over-drugs/
about 7 hours ago
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Trump Says U.S. Will Sell F-35s to Saudis, Despite Pentagon Concerns
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Trump Says U.S. Will Sell F-35s to Saudis, Despite Pentagon Concerns
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/us/politics/trump-f35-jets-saudi-arabia.html
about 7 hours ago
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Last Hard ‘No’ GOP Vote On Releasing Epstein Files Flip Flops, Will Vote ‘Yes’
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Last Hard ‘No’ GOP Vote On Releasing Epstein Files Flip Flops, Will Vote ‘Yes’
Rep. Troy Nehls, who declared just days ago he was voting against compelling the Trump administration to release the Epstein files, has had a change of heart.
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/last-hard-no-gop-vote-on-releasing-epstein-files-flip-flops-will-vote-yes
about 8 hours ago
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Trump Bows to Reality in Epstein Reversal, Beating a Rare Retreat
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Trump Bows to Reality in Epstein Reversal, Beating a Rare Retreat
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/us/politics/trump-epstein-republicans-vote.html
about 8 hours ago
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The UN Security Council passed a US-drafted resolution Monday that aims to move beyond the fragile truce in Gaza to a more sustainable peace and the reconstruction of the devastated enclave.
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UN Security Council approves US-backed plan for Gaza | CNN
The UN Security Council passed a US-drafted resolution Monday that aims to move beyond the fragile truce in Gaza to a more sustainable peace and the reconstruction of the devastated enclave.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/middleeast/us-gaza-israel-un-vote-intl-latam?cid=ios_app
about 8 hours ago
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Lawyer for Fed’s Cook offers up detailed defense in mortgage fraud case
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Political divisions today are not merely over policy preferences, but what American democracy really means, and who it includes.
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The Perils of Political Compromise
History shows that compromising on basic tenets of democracy is not the route to peace or stability.
https://time.com/7326230/political-compromise-missouri-crisis/
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Legal experts suggest Trump's decision to launch a new DOJ investigation on Democrats may be a way to block further releases of Epstein files.
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Can Trump Still Block the Epstein Files? These Experts Think So
Legal experts suggest Trump's decision to launched a new DOJ investigation may be a way to block further releases.
https://time.com/7334450/epstein-files-released-trump-massie/
about 8 hours ago
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FCC chair Brendan Carr is on a crusade to Trumpify the airwaves.
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The ‘Easy Way’ to Crush the Mainstream Media
FCC chair Brendan Carr is on a crusade to Trumpify the airwaves.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2025/11/brendan-carr/684936/
about 8 hours ago
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Russia’s slowing wartime economy pushes Kremlin to increase taxes and fees
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Russia's slowing wartime economy pushes Kremlin to increase taxes and fees
Russia's economy has slowed after two years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine. That's opening a hole in the Kremlin's budget, and President Vladimir Putin is looking for money to cover the...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/russias-slowing-wartime-economy-pushes-kremlin-to-increase-taxes-and-fees
about 8 hours ago
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Donald Trump's political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case.
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Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten Trump's veneer of political invulnerability
President Donald Trump's political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/epstein-files-and-affordability-concerns-threaten-trumps-veneer-of-political-invulnerability
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Fed’s Lisa Cook Contests ‘Baseless’ Mortgage Fraud Case to Bondi
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Fed’s Lisa Cook Contests ‘Baseless’ Mortgage Fraud Case to Bondi
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook offered a detailed rebuttal to mortgage fraud allegations made by President Donald Trump and other US officials, arguing in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi th...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-17/fed-s-lisa-cook-contests-baseless-mortgage-fraud-case-to-bondi
about 9 hours ago
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Trump signaled a willingness to expand his military campaign in Latin America to include possible strikes in Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico
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Trump Airs Frustration With Latin America as Forces Assemble
President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to expand his military campaign in Latin America to include possible strikes in Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico as he complained about the flow of drugs an...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-17/trump-airs-frustration-with-latin-america-as-forces-assemble
about 9 hours ago
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