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Epstein Trump Pedo”Files”
Epstein Tried to Buy the Evidence — Then Sent Muscle When That Failed
A photographer, Christopher Anderson, has come forward with a chilling account of Jeffrey Epstein attempting to suppress reporting in real time. While on assignment for New York Magazine in 2015, he says Epstein offered $20,000 to buy exclusive rights to the photos after publication — then allegedly escalated to threats and physical intimidation, sending a bodyguard to the photographer’s studio after Epstein pulled out of the story. According to the account, Epstein also pressured the magazine, which ultimately killed the article, and his fixer returned to collect the hard drive to ensure no copies remained. The photographer says he has now rediscovered the images — a firsthand look at how Epstein used money, fear, and access to silence the press.
Photos posted by @ChristopherAndersonPhoto on IG
Epstein Victim’s FBI Contact Scrutinized — What They Don’t Want You Asking
New reporting highlights how Virginia Giuffre’s communications with FBI agent Jason Richards show the long, tangled path of the Epstein investigation and raise fresh questions about who knew what and when — especially as DOJ continues to sit on millions of related documents and Congress ramps up pressure for transparency. The exchange with Richards appears in court records from Giuffre’s civil case against Ghislaine Maxwell, a reminder that the federal probe into Epstein’s network involved multiple layers of law enforcement long before the public reckoning came.
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Department of The Final Solution
CDC Cuts Childhood Vaccines — Because Panic Is Easier Than Evidence
The CDC just gutted the U.S. childhood immunization schedule without the usual scientific process, removing broad recommendations for shots like flu, RSV, hepatitis, rotavirus, and more and shifting them into “shared decision-making” or high-risk categories — a dramatic move that experts say lacks transparency, risks public health, and aligns American policy with much smaller nations while bypassing career scientists.
Trumps Global War
Europe Draws Red Line: Leaders Rally Behind Denmark, Reject U.S. Threats Over Greenland
European heavy hitters from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, the U.K., and Denmark just dropped a joint statement making it crystal clear that Greenland “belongs to its people” — not the United States — amid renewed pressure from Trump’s team about U.S. control of the Arctic island. The coordinated pushback came after White House aides floated the idea of military options and a diplomatic row over Greenland’s status escalated, with Denmark warning that any U.S. takeover would fracture NATO and international norms of sovereignty. European leaders reaffirmed support for Denmark and Greenland’s right to self-determination, emphasizing that territorial decisions must be made by Greenland and its people alone.
Civil War
Arizona Supreme Court Evacuated After Explosive Package Scare — Courts Under Threat
In a frightening security incident in downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Supreme Court and nearby Capitol Mall buildings were evacuated Monday after court staff discovered a suspicious mailroom package that tested positive for homemade explosives. Law enforcement — including the Arizona Department of Public Safety and ATF — responded quickly, securing the area and conducting full sweeps as authorities work to determine the origin, motive, and delivery route of the device. No injuries have been reported, but the discovery of explosive materials at the state’s highest judicial institution raises serious questions about the security of public buildings and threats to our legal system.
Fact Check
Minnesota Welfare Fraud Gone Wrong — Real Crime, Bad Politics, & a National Funding Freeze
The real story behind the Minnesota welfare fraud scandal isn’t the MAGA tweet storm — it’s a massive failure of oversight and failing systems that let scammers loot social safety nets meant to protect kids and families. As The Bulwark explains, cynical right-wing politicians have seized on the issue to bash Democrats and immigrant communities, but the core problem runs deeper: poorly monitored programs enabled fraud that federal prosecutors now SAY could reach billions, with nearly 100 people charged and dozens convicted in schemes ranging from pandemic meal funds to autism therapy and housing services. The political reaction has been swift — the Trump administration has frozen billions in childcare and family assistance funds to Minnesota and other states, framing it as a fraud crackdown even as critics warn it hurts vulnerable families. This is corruption plus policy failure, not just partisan theater.
Cheeto Von Schitzenpantz
Trump Opens the Global Carve-Up — Now Putin & Xi Want Their Slices
The world feels like it’s shifting into a great-power carve-up, and not in a good way. A new analysis warns that Donald Trump’s aggressive moves — from Venezuela intervention and oil policy to suggesting the U.S. “Donroe Doctrine” of hemispheric dominance — are reviving old imperialist games where major powers divide up spheres of influence rather than uphold international law. Meanwhile Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are circling their own prizes: Putin eyes influence in Europe via Ukraine settlements, and Xi’s ambitions over Taiwan and Asia loom large. What once looked like isolated flashpoints now resemble a three-way jockeying for control, with smaller nations caught in the middle while democracy gets sidelined.
Media Gaslights Nazis: Musk, Trump & the Press Fail the First Test
Jeff Tiedrich brutally calls out the corporate press for its “gaslighting” coverage of shocking authoritarian gestures from Elon Musk and Donald Trump — coverage that frames obvious fascistic behavior as mere “controversy” instead of what it is. Tiedrich argues that the media whiffed its one job of honestly reporting on the candidates and now doubles down by normalizing what should be red flags, letting powerful men rewrite the narrative while actual hate groups celebrate. If neither the press nor watchdog orgs like the ADL will call out blatant signals for what they are, the public is left in the dark as authoritarians consolidate power.
White House Rewrites Jan 6 History With Taxpayer Dollars — Parnas Drops Truth Bombs
Aaron Parnas exposes a chilling new twist in the battle over January 6, 2021: the White House just used your tax dollars to launch a government site that rewrites the Capitol attack narrative, downplaying violence, blaming police, and peddling stolen-election claims — all while dozens of pardoned January 6 defendants march back on D.C. streets with little turnout. Parnas puts sworn testimony, court records, and hard evidence front and center to debunk the official revisionism and preserve the factual record of the worst attack on U.S. democracy in generations. This isn’t spin — it’s a taxpayer-funded history distortion campaign that demands scrutiny.
How to Bribe a Gangster President — Cash in Duffel Bags & Justice Shutdown
Charlie Angus lays out a stunning intelligence tale that reads like a spy thriller: in 2017, U.S. intel tracked $9.998 million in cash leaving a Cairo bank in duffel bags as part of a suspected kickback scheme between Donald Trump and Egyptian strongman Abdel El-Sisi — money linked to a $10 million campaign infusion that coincided with a dramatic U.S. policy reversal toward Egypt. Instead of accountability, the DOJ under Mueller and AG Barr quietly shuttered the inquiry, and recent Supreme Court doctrine has cemented lifetime immunity for presidents, leaving these bribery claims effectively untouchable. Angus asks the obvious question: if a sitting president can’t be charged and the DOJ won’t investigate, what stops foreign powers from funneling cash for influence?
Department of War Crimes
U.S. Grabs Russian Oil Tanker, Trump Eyes Greenland & Chaos Ensues — Parnas Sounds the Alarm
In a dramatic global shuffle this morning, independent reporter Aaron Parnas breaks a blockbuster update: the U.S. has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker tied to Venezuela, even as tensions with Moscow spike and the White House floats grabbing Greenland as a strategic asset. Parnas also flags Trump’s controversial claim that he’ll personally control the sale proceeds of Venezuelan oil — a statement that raises serious legal questions about executive overreach. Meanwhile, CBS gets a White House thumbs-up for a puff piece on Secretary Rubio while refusing to air a 60 Minutes special on migrant torture, exposing how corporate media is bending toward power. Parnas has a packed day of Epstein-focused interviews and Hill sit-downs ahead — and he’s doubling down on independent news in an era where mainstream outlets are shrinking under political pressure.
News Bias in the Wild — Ground News Shows What the Press Isn’t Telling You
Today’s Ground News snapshot highlights how big stories — from Trump’s Venezuela oil claims to international conflict and U.S. politics — are being covered differently depending on the outlet, with bias metrics showing which sources lean left, right, or center. Rather than pushing one narrative, Ground News aggregates coverage from 50,000+ sources so you can compare accounts side-by-side, spot blind spots in reporting, and see how media bias shapes the public’s view of the same events. It’s a reminder that “the news” isn’t a single truth — it’s countless versions of it.
Central Not So Intelligence Agency
CIA Vet Turned Dirty: Ex-Operative Tried to Hook DEA Asset Up With Terror Group Arms Deal
In a jaw-dropping new twist in the Southern District of New York, prosecutors revealed that former CIA operative Robert M. Sensi didn’t just get indicted for money laundering alongside ex-DEA financial chief Paul Campo — he allegedly tried to set up an international meeting between a controlled DEA asset and a member of a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization in Curaçao, a known money-laundering hub. According to U.S. Attorney filings, the duo agreed to launder millions for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and even discussed sourcing C-4 explosives and heavy weapons — all while dodging bail and spinning medical excuses. This isn’t just corruption — it’s national security on the line.
What We Are Watching Today
- House Republican Leadership News Conference Live
- Small Business Admin. Official Testifies on Regulatory Reform & Small Business Support Live
- Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota Live
- Policy Stakeholders Testify on Efforts to Modernize Retirement Policy Live
- House Democratic Leadership News Conference
- White House Press Secretary & Cabinet Members Hold Briefing
- Rep. Moulton and Others News Conference on Venezuela Military Action
- Law Professors Testify on Oversight of Federal Judges
Today’s Call to Action
- Read Today’s Resistance Survival Guide: How to Use “Receipt Stacking” to Expose Power Lies Without Losing Your Mind
- Attend tonight’s the Virtual Call Mass Call: Healthcare Not Warfare. This event is being hosted by MoveOn, Working Families Power, Indivisible, Public Citizen, People’s Action, and Win Without War
- Check out the Wednesday No Kings Assignment
- Share the updates to Epsteinwiki.com and help recruit an online sleuth
- Call your lawmakers and demand they remove Trump and his cabinet
- Write Your Lawmakers
- Join this month’s postcard campaign
