Epstein Files “Final Batch” Debate: What the New Releases Add, Why DOJ Says It’s Over, and Why So Few Others Have Been Convicted

A new wave of government-released records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and **Ghislaine Maxwell has reignited a long-running public question: if Epstein ran a trafficking operation for years, why have so…

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Trump’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Over IRS Leak: What Was Disclosed, Executive Power Limits, and Post-Presidency Liability

Former President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Treasury Department, alleging that his confidential tax information was unlawfully disclosed.…

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Don Lemon’s Arrest and Journalism’s Future: Legal Clash, First Amendment Tensions, and Political Narrative

Veteran journalist Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents on January 30, 2026, in Los Angeles in connection with a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota…

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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits a Multi-Decade High: What It Means for Prices, Politics, and American Consumers

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in November, reaching its largest monthly increase in nearly 34 years, according to newly released data. The surge reflects a growing imbalance between what…

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When Confidence Falls and Gold Rises: Why Economic Doubt Persists Despite Official Reassurances

U.S. consumer confidence fell again in early 2026, underscoring a growing disconnect between official assurances about economic stability and how households actually feel about their financial future. While the White…

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“We’re Toast”: What Bari Weiss Really Meant, the Conspiracy Theories About Her Role, and What It Signals for Journalism’s Future

Bari Weiss’s recent remarks to CBS News staff — including a warning that the network is “toast” if it continues on its current path — have become one of the…

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Arizona AG Remarks on Shooting ICE Agents: What It Means for Civil Stability and the Risk of Broader Conflict

A recent statement by Kris Mayes suggesting that Arizona’s expansive “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law could legally justify use of lethal force against unidentified, masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

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ICE at Home and Abroad: Enforcement Surge, Olympics Controversy, and Digital Information Frictions

In early 2026, conflicts involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have triggered intense debate on law enforcement practices, international reputation, and information transparency. Three separate developments — a federal…

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Three Protest Waves, Three Root Causes: Mexico, Nepal, and Tel Aviv—and What They Signal for the U.S.

Across late 2025 and early 2026, major protest movements in Mexico, Nepal, and Israel (centered in Tel Aviv) have drawn international attention for different reasons—organized crime and state capacity, governance…

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