‘It sends a horrible signal’: US politicians react to capture of Nicolás Maduro Republicans cheer capture of Venezuelan leader, but Democrats say it ‘risks pulling our nation into another war’ The Guardian - US · Jan 3
Tech Billionaires Warn of California Exodus as 5% Wealth Tax Sparks Panic Tech billionaires threaten to flee California as a proposed 5% wealth tax sparks panic among Silicon Valley founders. International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2025
California tech founders unload on a proposed state wealth tax that already has some billionaires preparing an escape. 'I am screwed for life' "One market correction, nationalization event, or prohibition of divestiture (not at all uncommon during wartime) and I am screwed for life." Fortune · Dec 28, 2025
Peter Thiel and Larry Page are preparing to flee California in case the state passes a billionaire wealth tax, report says The proposal calls for California residents worth more than $1 billion to pay a one-time tax equivalent to 5% of their assets. Fortune · Dec 27, 2025
Trump's 'Kryptonite' Releasing The Epstein Files Could Reportedly End His Presidency President Donald Trump faces a bipartisan revolt and potential subpoenas as his administration misses a legal deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein files. International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025
Epstein files live updates: Letter sent to sex offender Larry Nassar that mentions Trump among new docs released by DOJ Department of Justice continues to publish its records on Epstein after President Donald Trump warned the transparency effort could ‘ruin’ reputations of innocent people The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Epstein survivors blast ‘unacceptable’ partial release of files as Congress members weigh legal options over DOJ’s missed deadline Lawmakers are drafting a resolution to find Attorney General Pam Bondi in inherent contempt for her handling of the Epstein files The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Can J.D. Vance Stop a MAGA Civil War? Plus: Debating marijuana at Turning Point USA, Massie and Khanna threaten Bondi with contempt over Epstein files, and Minnesota’s welfare fraud case. Reason · Dec 23, 2025
Trump complains about Epstein files distracting from his agenda as DOJ comes under fire over limited release Trump dismisses his years-long ties to Epstein as he says pressure to release files ‘deflects’ from his success The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
In a rare twist, a Republican and a Democrat are teaming up to impeach Pam Bondi over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna are planning on bringing “inherent contempt” charges against the United States Department of Justice head, Pam Bondi, for her failure to maintain transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The United States Representatives made this announcement while appearing on a news programme for CBS… The Mary Sue · Dec 22, 2025
'Justice Delayed': Why Epstein Survivors Are Labelling Pam Bondi's Vow a 'Coverup' US Attorney General Pam Bondi faces backlash and contempt threats over Jeffrey Epstein files. Critics label her prosecution vow a 'cover-up' amid redacted records. International Business Times UK · Dec 22, 2025
Lawmakers are pushing to get AG Pam Bondi held in contempt for partial release of Epstein files Should the House pass a measure holding Bondi in inherent contempt, she would be fined for each day the DoJ did not release the remainder of the Epstein files The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Epstein survivors call out Trump’s justice department for ‘extreme redactions’ in latest file release – as it happened The statement says the release was ‘a fraction of the files, and what we received was riddled with abnormal and extreme redactions with no explanation’ The Guardian - US · Dec 22, 2025
US Lawmakers Threaten Legal Action Against Attorney General Pam Bondi Over Unreleased Epstein Files Two US lawmakers have threatened rare contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing the Justice Department of releasing heavily redacted and incomplete Jeffrey Epstein files despite a legal deadline. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2025
International Business Times · Dec 22, 2025 Pam Bondi Faces Impeachment Threat After Trump-Free Epstein Files Drop Sparks Fury AG Pam Bondi faces impeachment after redacted Epstein files spark bipartisan outrage; Reps Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie draft articles, calling the release a "slap in the face" to survivors.
International Business Times · Dec 22, 2025 Every Celebrity Named in Epstein Files as DOJ Releases Explosive Photos After Congress Intervention DOJ releases thousands of unseen Epstein files after Congress mandate, exposing ties to Clinton, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, and Prince Andrew.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025 Epstein files live: Trump says pictures of innocent people could ‘ruin’ reputations as DOJ slammed over limited release Survivors of Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse called the DOJ’s handling of its files on him ‘alarming’
International Business Times UK · Dec 21, 2025 Reps Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie Warn To Hold AG Pam Bondi in Contempt Following Epstein Files Release Republican Rep Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep Ro Khanna suggested that Congress may hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt following the trickle release of Epstein files.
The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2025 US justice department restores photo featuring Trump from Epstein files Department says image was flagged by prosecutors before determining it posed no risk to survivors of late sex offender
Axios · Dec 21, 2025 DOJ defends removing Trump photo from Epstein files Lawmakers say the government is failing to comply with the law.
Fortune · Dec 21, 2025 DOJ official says ‘victims’ rights groups’ behind removal of Trump photo in Epstein files, yet doesn’t believe victims were shown as image returns “If we believed that photograph contained a survivor, we wouldn’t have put it up in the first place without redacting the faces,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2025 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
Fortune · Dec 21, 2025 ‘Inherent contempt’ charges are being drafted now to fine AG Pam Bondi for each day that full Epstein files aren’t released, congressmen say “So I believe we’re going to get bipartisan support in holding her accountable, and a committee of Congress should determine whether these redactions are justified or not.”
Fortune · Dec 21, 2025 ‘Bring it on’—top Justice Department official responds to impeachment threat over redacted partial Epstein files “We are doing everything we’re supposed to be doing to comply with this statute,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2025 Trump news at a glance: Anger grows about redactions, apparent removal of Epstein files from DoJ website Justice department hit with legal threats after authorities release limited, heavily redacted trove of files in apparent violation of Epstein Transparency Act. Key US politics stories from 20 December 2025