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JD Vance to meet with top Trump officials to plot Epstein strategy – report

Gathering reportedly to include Pam Bondi, Kash Patel and Susan Wiles to discuss strategy for dealing with scandal

The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025

Diddy has asked Trump for a pardon — but the president’s ego trumps his need to rescue criminals

Diddy's lawyers have a provocative response for all his other cases.

We Got This Covered · Aug 6, 2025

Backlash After 'Interview' With AI Avatar Of US School Shooting Victim

Independent journalist Jim Acosta faced a torrent of online criticism Wednesday after he posted an "interview" conducted with an AI avatar of a US school shooting victim.

International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025

Jim Acosta Slammed for 'Interviewing' AI Version of Parkland Shooting Victim: Who is Joaquin Oliver?

Jim Acosta sparks outrage after publishing a video interview with an AI-generated avatar of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, reigniting ethical debates over digital resurrection and journalism.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5, 2025

Jim Acosta says he was ‘honored’ to interview AI Parkland victim amid intense backlash

‘It was our idea, it was our plan, and it’s still our plan,’ Manuel Oliver said in a video response, pushing back against the criticism Jim Acosta has received over the interview.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Texas senator asks FBI to help locate and arrest Democrats for leaving state

John Cornyn ramps up gerrymandering showdown between lawmakers and Trump administration seeking GOP seats

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2025

Trump team weighs releasing Ghislaine Maxwell’s interview with DOJ officials over Epstein case: report

It was not previously known that such a recording existed, but a final decision in whether to release it or not has yet to be made

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

King of the Hill review – this charming comedy returns after 15 years … and it’s more welcome than ever

Hank, Peggy and the gang are back in a changed America. It’s nuanced, subtly political, poignant TV – and there’s never been a better time for its focus on tolerance

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025

'Plot to Take Down Trump': Obama-Era Officials Face Criminal Inquiry Over Alleged 2016 Smear Campaign

Several former Obama-era officials are now under criminal investigation over an alleged 2016 smear campaign aimed at sabotaging Donald Trump's presidential run. The probe centres on accusations of misconduct tied to intelligence leaks and political interference.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5, 2025

Over 100 journalists demand ‘immediate, unsupervised press access to Gaza’

More than 100 journalists from various global media outlets have signed a petition demanding “immediate and unsupervised foreign press access to the Gaza Strip”.  

Newslaundry · Aug 5, 2025