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Algae removing devices were not working correctly as Trump boasted about Reflecting Pool renovations, docs show

Workers also determined that cuts in the pool were unrelated to the blue coating that has been peeling

The Independent UK

Bill Gates says Jeffrey Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs

Bill Gates revealed to US lawmakers that Jeffrey Epstein appeared to be contemplating blackmail over his extramarital affairs, citing "veiled" threats and draft emails. Gates, testifying before the House Oversight Committee, stated he was never blackmailed but acknowledged Epstein explored using personal information to maintain influence. He expressed regret over…

The Times of India

'I Wish We Had Never Met': Bill Gates Breaks Down in Tears Before Congress Over Extortion and Epstein Ties

Bill Gates's testimony before the House Oversight Committee revisits allegations of Epstein's influence, personal misconduct, and its impact on Gates's reputation and marriage, highlighting ongoing scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

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Bill Gates Names Russian Bridge Player and Nuclear Physicist in Testimony as Transcripts Drop From House Probe

Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee he had affairs with a Russian bridge player and nuclear physicist, and named his former science adviser as the likely tipster to Epstein.

International Business Times UK

Democrats Are Forcing a Showdown With J.D. Vance Over His Private Situation Room Strategy Regarding the Epstein Files

The Epstein files have become a symbol of the administration’s struggles with transparency and internal division.

The Mary Sue

Under Oath, Bill Gates Reveals the Specific Leverage Jeffrey Epstein Held Over His Marriage

Gates has consistently been vocal about his regrets, but the damage is already done.

The Mary Sue

'A Grave Error in Judgment': Bill Gates Claims His Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein Was Purely Professional

Bill Gates testified against Jeffrey Epstein, admitting a grave error in judgment by associating with him. Gates emphasised their relationship was professional, with no financial transactions involved.

International Business Times UK

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Bill Gates calls Epstein meetings ‘grave error’ while defending actions in House testimony

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday said he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, as he faced hours of questioning before the US House Oversight Committee about his ties to the disgraced financier. Gates said he should never have met Epstein and…

France 24

'Every Minute I Spent With Him, I Regret': Bill Gates Faces Fresh Epstein Questions as Investigators Examine Years of Ties

Bill Gates will address his past links to Jeffrey Epstein in a closed-door Capitol Hill session, amid renewed scrutiny from the House Oversight Committee following newly released Justice Department files.

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates continued meeting with Jeffrey Epstein years after the financier’s sex-crime conviction and now Congress wants answers

The closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee makes Gates the latest high-profile figure to answer questions as part of the panel’s review of Epstein-related records

The Independent UK

Who Is Lesley Groff? Jeffrey Epstein's Executive Secretary Reveals She Set Up Calls with President Trump

Lesley Groff, Epstein's former secretary, testified to Congress about arranging calls between Epstein and Trump, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Her testimony adds to the ongoing investigation

International Business Times UK

Microsoft Insiders Reveal the Bizarre Secret Behind Bill Gates and His Mysterious Mannequin

Gates isn’t the first billionaire to fall from grace, but his story is a reminder of how fragile reputation can be.

The Mary Sue

‘The Entire Party is Terrified of Donald Trump’: Rep. Yassamin Ansari on Pam Bondi’s Epstein Interview, Accuses Her of Weaponization and Cover-up

She is deflecting

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Pam Bondi Defends Her Handling Of The Epstein Files Before House Panel

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files Friday during a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee.

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Ex-Trump attorney general Pam Bondi grilled over Epstein files, admits 'redaction errors' amid thyroid cancer diagnosis

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee. She admitted to redaction errors in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi defended the Justice Department's actions under her leadership. Democrats and survivors criticized the closed-door interview format. They demanded greater transparency and accountability in the handling of these…

International Business Times UK

'Mentioned More Than Anyone Else': Congressman Alleges Bondi Warned Trump He Appears in Epstein Files Thousands of Times

Rep. Wesley Bell claims Trump's name appears extensively in Epstein files, raising concerns about investigation integrity before Pam Bondi's deposition. The White House denies these allegations.

International Business Times UK

Is Pam Bondi's Cancer Treatable? Explosive Diagnosis Sparks Fear and Hope as 98% Survival Rate Raises Questions About Her Condition

Pam Bondi, former US AG, is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer while maintaining her political roles, including joining a White House advisory council.

The Independent UK

Howard Lutnick donated $5M to House Republicans right before his testimony on Epstein case: report

The commerce secretary made the donation ‘in his personal capacity,’ an agency spokesperson said

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Sarah Kellen Tells Congress She Was Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Indentured Slave,’ Abused Weekly, Yet Survivors Say She Scheduled Their Assaults

“I was reminded every day how powerful he was… and to turn on him or disobey him would mean losing everything.”

International Business Times

Former Epstein Assistant Details To Congress How He Groomed and Controlled Her

Sarah Kellen, a longtime assistant to Jeffrey Epstein who has for years been accused by some survivors of helping facilitate his abuse, told the House Oversight Committee on Thursday that she was also one of his victims.

The Independent UK

House Democrat demands info from company that owned DHS jet now used by Melania

Rep. Garcia is requesting information from a company that appears to have ties to a Trump donor and current ambassador

The Mary Sue

‘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 Independent UK

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 Economic Times

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…

The Independent UK

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

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