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Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice’s doors were open to lawmakers who want to review the “unreacted materials” in the Epstein files. Host George Stephanopoulos asked, “Will more documents be released?” Blanche said, “There is a small number of documents, as I said on Friday, that are waiting for a judge to say we are allowed to release because of a protective order, but they’re this. This review is over. I mean, we reviewed over 6 million pieces of paper, thousands of videos, thousands, tens of thousands of images, and which is what…

The Rangueil Accident and Emergency unit in Toulouse was evacuated after doctors found “an eight-inch-long live World War I artillery shell in…[a man’s] rectum,” according to the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail quoted “an investigating source” who indicated that the patient, a 24-year-old man, “…was in a state of extreme discomfort, having inserted a large object up his rectum.” Because the artillery shell was not inert, “bomb disposal experts” were called in, as was the fire brigade. The New York Post noted that “a security perimeter” was set around the medical facility while the artillery shell was being handled. The 24-year-old man, who…

President Donald Trump announced that the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will be closing later this year on July 4 due to renovations. The president announced on Truth Social that the center for the arts will closing on the nation’s 250th anniversary, saying that the quality of renovation will be undermined if it stays open. “If we don’t close, the quality of Construction will not be nearly as good, and the time to completion, because of interruptions with Audiences from the many Events using the Facility, will be much longer. The temporary closure will produce a much faster and higher…

The president has floated the idea of expanding the country to include Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela US President Donald Trump has said he plans to expand the country by adding Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as new states, later describing the remarks as a joke, the Washington Post has reported, citing eyewitnesses. Trump reportedly made the comments at the annual Alfalfa Club dinner on Saturday, an exclusive gathering of CEOs, politicians, and other Washington luminaries. It was the first time he had addressed the club, whose members include JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, philanthropist David Rubenstein, and outgoing Federal Reserve chairman…

The Dhaka Special Court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to ten years in prison on two corruption indictments. The court also sentenced Hasina’s two nieces, her nephews, and others involved in the alleged corruption schemes. Hasina, now 78 years old, resigned her office and fled to India in August 2024 after a month of massive protests against her government. Over 300 people were killed in the demonstrations, including at least 90 who died storming her official residence on the day of her departure. Hasina had been in power since 2009, the longest-serving prime minister in…

Democrat Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, Massachusetts, is going viral for saying that every human on earth has the “legal right” to come to the U.S.A. Wu’s comments have resurfaced and are once again gaining thousands of comments from outraged Americans. In a video clip of an interview from March, Wu is seen saying, “Every single human being has the legal right to come to the United States and seek shelter.” Of course, federal immigration law states that hopeful immigrants cannot just arrive on America’s shores, but must file for visas or asylum while still in their own country (or…

The Rafah entry point is supposed to allow Palestinians to leave the war-torn enclave for Egypt The main Gaza border crossing at Rafah reopened for a select few Palestinians on Monday.Although Gaza’s Health Ministry says some 20,000 people urgently need medical evacuation, the war-ravaged enclave’s main gateway has been largely shut for almost two years. The Israeli army only allowed five out of 22,000 patients to pass on Monday, according to RT sources.In a statement to RT, the director of one of Gaza’s hospitals, Mohamed Abou Salmiah, claimed that these numbers show that “Israel is practicing a collective punishment that…

U.S. Ambassador to Panama Kevin Cabrera over the weekend emphasized in an official statement that the recent ruling from Panama’s Supreme Court nullifying two Canal port contracts awarded to a China-linked company strongly affirms the rule of law. Cabrera indicated that the ruling confirms Panama’s independent judiciary “enforces legal compliance, transparency, and public-interest obligations – holding all private operators accountable.” “This ruling strengthens Panama’s national security and investment climate by boosting predictability, fairness, and legal confidence. Investors gain assurance that valid contracts are protected and improper ones corrected, making Panama more attractive for quality, long-term investment,” the statement read. “The decision…

Pop star Billie Eilish made her Song of the Year acceptance speech purely about politics Sunday night at the Grammys, barely thanking anyone while saying “No one is illegal on stolen land.” Donning an anti-ICE “ICE Out” pin and standing next to her brother and songwriting producer partner Finneas, Eilish said “It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now. We need to keep speaking up and keep protesting. Our voices really do matter and the people matter.” “And fuck ICE. That’s all I’m going to say. Sorry. Thank you so much.” Her “Fuck ICE”…

Mediation efforts reportedly coincide with a pause in Washington’s military pressure on Tehran After weeks of ratcheting up pressure on Iran and openly floating the use of US military force, President Donald Trump has in recent days struck a more cautious tone, leaving the door open to diplomacy even as Washington continues to reinforce its military posture in the Middle East. Some media reports suggest that mediation efforts, including Moscow, are underway to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table. When asked about Tehran, Trump told reporters on Sunday: “Hopefully we’ll make a deal.” Unnamed American officials cited by…