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Anti‑bribery laws and Trump’s promise

Trump’s offer seems to run afoul of federal laws, which make it a crime to pay for votes

Salon · Sep 15

How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

In his keynote address to the Republican midterm convention on Sept. 9, 2026, President Donald Trump promised that if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, he would authorize a US$5,000 payment to every American adult.

The Conversation · Sep 11

Trump promised every American adult $5,000 if the GOP holds Congress. It’d likely cost more than $1 trillion: ‘Trump Dividend’

JD Vance later narrowed the promise.

We Got This Covered · Sep 10

The UK has arrested high-profile figures connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Will the US?

In contrast with the takedowns of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, US consequences have been limited to resignations and apologies

The Guardian - US · Mar 2

Maxwell’s clemency pitch: can Epstein accomplice talk her way out of prison?

Experts question convicted sex trafficker’s motivations as she claims she can reveal ‘truth’ in exchange for freedom

The Guardian - US · Feb 15

Epstein disclosures raise key question: why wasn’t he stopped earlier?

New documents reveal numerous missed opportunities as experts and victims condemn US authorities’ failures

The Guardian - US · Jan 3

The DoJ failed to comply with Epstein files law – can Congress do anything?

Lawmakers threatening legal action face major obstacle: those with legal power in this case are the ones accused of failing to follow the law

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2025

A puppy and unlimited toilet paper? Legal experts say Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged prison life is uncommon

Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking of teen girls – and her treatment is prompting speculation

The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2025

Ghislaine Maxwell: could talking about Epstein be her get out of jail free card?

Donald Trump, battling to disentangle himself from the scandal surrounding the late sex offender, has mused about the prospect of pardoning the British socialite

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2025

Deadly hit-and-run in New Mexico brings juvenile justice challenges into focus

Prosecutors in New Mexico's busiest judicial district have been pleading with state lawmakers to amend the children's code to address what they call an unbelievable spike in juvenile crime in Albuquerque

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025