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Donald Trump has publicly condemned antisemitism in recent interviews, emphasizing his support for Israel and his Jewish family. Despite this, he faces ongoing criticism over past associations with far-right figures and the presence of antisemitic supporters within the Republican Party, highlighting ongoing divisions within his movement.
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Saturday Night Live aired a parody of a fictional awards show called 'The Trumps,' satirizing Donald Trump’s obsession with awards, his public image, and recent political controversies. The skit included references to his campaign to take over Greenland and his pursuit of a Nobel Prize, highlighting his long-standing desire for recognition amid current political tensions.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China aims to boost trade and rebuild relations, despite geopolitical tensions and domestic skepticism. The trip includes a large business delegation and discussions on cooperation, while navigating concerns over security, influence, and US relations. The US has threatened tariffs and criticized UK-China engagement.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security faces a government shutdown over funding disputes, with Democrats demanding reforms to ICE following fatal shootings in Minneapolis. Congressional hearings are underway to investigate use of force by federal immigration agents amid protests and political tension.
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As of February 16, 2026, French prosecutors have intensified investigations into former Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline over suspected tax fraud linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Raids at the Arab World Institute and other locations are underway. Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has ordered probes into diplomat Fabrice Aidan's alleged ties to Epstein, amid broader European fallout from newly released US Justice Department documents.
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Zubayar al-Bakoush, linked to the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed four Americans, has been extradited to the US to face murder, arson, and terrorism charges. The attack was initially seen as a spontaneous protest but was later identified as a deliberate extremist assault. This marks a significant step in US justice efforts.
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On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Justice Department released previously withheld FBI memos from 2019 involving a woman alleging sexual assault by Jeffrey Epstein and former President Donald Trump in the 1980s. The DOJ attributed the omission to mislabeling files as duplicates. Congressional Democrats have launched investigations into potential illegal withholding amid ongoing scrutiny of the Epstein Files Transparency Act compliance.
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On February 26-27, 2026, Bill and Hillary Clinton testified for six hours each behind closed doors before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York. Both denied knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes. Hillary said she barely knew Epstein and never visited his properties, while Bill denied wrongdoing despite documented associations. The hearings were marked by a leaked photo incident and calls for President Trump to testify.