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House lawmakers press to turn the Epstein fallout into accountability, preparing to depose Bill and Hillary Clinton about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell; despite subpoenas and a wave of documents, no charges have been filed, and investigators face limited cooperation and complex timelines as both parties seek visible prosecutions and answers from the DOJ files.
DOJ-era Epstein files publicly released by the FBI/DOJ omit three FBI interview summaries and the underlying notes related to a woman who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault decades ago; only one of four summaries was released, and more than 50 pages appear missing, raising questions about transparency and redactions. The DOJ cites privilege, duplicates, or ongoing investigations for withholding; lawmakers, including Rep. Robert Garcia, say unredacted materials are being withheld and plan additional oversight. A 2025 memo mentions the Trump allegation but offers no credibility assessment.
Nobel laureate Richard Axel resigns as co-director of Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute amid revelations of a multi-year association with Jeffrey Epstein; he calls the ties a serious error and will focus on his lab, while Columbia says no policy violations occurred and notes the broader fallout from the Epstein documents.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Richard Axel is resigning as co-director of Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute after scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. He says the decision is to restore trust, will continue his lab's research at the Zuckerman Institute, and will resign as an investigator with Columbia's Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Columbia notes no policy or legal violation, but DOJ files show Axel was in contact with Epstein.
Maurene Comey, a former SDNY prosecutor who led high-profile cases including Epstein and Maxwell, joined Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler as a partner to work on white-collar defense and complex civil litigation, months after being fired by the Trump administration and suing to challenge the dismissal.
Defector's Israel Daramola argues Season 4 of Industry is overstuffed and unfocused, with a maximalist, ADHD-like turn that dulls highs and makes character motivations hard to parse, even as a few performances (notably Minghella as the Epstein-like villain) land; expanding beyond Pierpoint and leaning on a shadowy puppet-master plot ultimately feels contrived and leaves the show with uneven momentum.
CNN found that more than 90 FBI 302 interview records from the Epstein probe are missing from the DOJ release, including three tied to a woman who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her; the DOJ says nothing was deleted and some files may be redacted or stored elsewhere. Lawmakers question transparency and the release’s scope, while victims push for full access to interview reports used in the Epstein investigation and Maxwell case.
MPs used a rare debate to openly criticise Prince Andrew, questioning his 2001 appointment as UK trade envoy and backing a move to release related documents amid Epstein-related concerns, signaling a shift toward greater accountability of the Royal Family while Buckingham Palace remains silent on specifics as investigations continue.
Two GOP lawmakers, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, plan to sit with Democrats at the State of the Union to spotlight Epstein victims and push for justice, signaling rare bipartisan unity; Rep. Nancy Mace will also display support with a pins tribute.
Demi Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie—Democrat and Republican—will sit together during Trump’s State of the Union, symbolizing a rare cross‑party connection over calls for transparency on Jeffrey Epstein’s political and financial ties; the live updates also cover Democrats pressing Trump on Iran policy after a classified briefing, Katherine Clark skipping the address, GOP leadership discussions around aviation safety and policy retreats, and other Capitol Hill developments surrounding the evening.
New DOJ documents show Jeffrey Epstein built a Microsoft network spanning two decades, receiving insider updates and offering play-by-play guidance during the 2011 CEO search as Steve Ballmer faced pressure, underscoring his access to succession talks and other business discussions involving Gates Foundation advisers.
Rep. Robert Garcia claims the DOJ appears to have illegally withheld FBI interviews with a survivor who accused Trump of sexual misconduct in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, with the records not viewable in the DOJ’s Epstein files database released after a disclosure law. Oversight Democrats say they will pursue a parallel inquiry and demand the records be shared with Congress and the public.
The Liberal Democrats have secured a Commons debate demanding the release of all papers related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 2001 trade envoy appointment. The government says it will comply where possible but warns publishing material could jeopardise police investigations. The exchange underlines a broader push for transparency and parliamentary scrutiny of royal and government dealings, amid ongoing Epstein-related inquiries.
A HuffPost live updates feed runs a broad snapshot of breaking news: a massive winter storm pounds the Northeast with power outages and treacherous travel, while other major headlines unfold—from Epstein-related arrests and investigations and ICE scrutiny to political developments and entertainment stories—showcasing a fast-moving, multi-topic news day in a single stream.
A 21-year-old from North Carolina entered Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate with a shotgun, was confronted by Secret Service agents and a local sheriff’s deputy, and was killed after raising the weapon inside the secure perimeter; investigators are tracing his movements and motives, with relatives describing him as quiet, pro-Trump and fixated on Epstein files. Trump was not at Mar-a-Lago, and White House officials condemned the intrusion.