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19Nov

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The controversial ex-cop who was the only ‘no’ in the Epstein vote

Both Democrats and Republicans readied for a unanimous vote this morning to pass a bill that would force a release of the case files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But in the end, one man stood alone in opposition: Republican Representative Clay Higgins. Higgins, who is in his fifth term representing a congressional district in south-west Louisiana, explained in a lengthy statement that he was "a principled 'NO' on this bill from the beginning". Representative Clay Higgins speaks to reporters about the Epstein files during a recess in a congressional hearing in July. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/File via CNN) He raised some of the same objections that House Speaker Mike Johnson, another Louisiana Republican, had with the bill, yet even Johnson sa...

19Nov

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US Senate unanimously agrees to send Epstein files bill to Trump’s desk once it’s received from House

The US Senate has unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release its Epstein case files, as soon as it is received from the chamber. The Senate, having adopted it by unanimous consent, will not have to take any further action, and the bill will be transmitted to President Donald Trump's desk as soon as it arrives to the Senate. It was not immediately clear when the legislation would be received in the Senate. In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, centre, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP) Donald Trump had a long-running friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. (AP) It generally takes a bit of time — sometimes a few hours — to transmit legislation from one chamber to another. And House Speaker Mike J...

19Nov

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Trump says he will sell advanced warplanes to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince’s US visit

US President Donald Trump said he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with his administration. The announcement came on the eve of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's highly anticipated Washington visit, his first to the US in more than seven years. "I will say that that we will be doing that," Trump said when asked if he would sell the jets to Saudi Arabia. "We'll be selling F-35s." US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in May 2025 at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP) The crown prince had been expected to arrive with a wish list that includes receiving formal assurances from Trump defining the scope of the US military protection ...

13Nov

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The US government has reopened after a historic shutdown. What does that mean, exactly?

The US government has reopened after a historic 43-day shutdown that started during a federal funding dispute on October 1. Thousands of federal workers went without pay, travellers were stranded at airports, and people lined up at food banks for almost eight weeks. US Donald Trump has signed off on legislation that resumed funding after a group of moderate Democrats caved and began the process to end the shutdown. In case you need a refresher, this is what that means. The US government was shut down for the first time in more than six years in early October. (AP) What is a government shutdown? Federal agencies across the country were shuttered, with non-essential workers, like park rangers, put on leave without pay. Essential federal workers,...

13Nov

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US house passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump

The House passed a bill to end the US's longest government shutdown, sending the measure to US President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travellers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for their families. House lawmakers made their long-awaited return to the nation's capital this week after nearly eight weeks away. Republicans used their slight majority to pass the bill with a mostly party-line vote of 222-209. House Democrats expressed great scepticism that the Senate effort would lead to a breakthrough. (Nine) The Senate has already passed the measure. Democrats wanted to extend an enhanced tax credit that expires at the end of t...

13Nov

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White House pressuring Republicans not to vote on releasing Epstein files

Top Trump administration officials have met with a key GOP lawmaker about an effort in the US House to force a vote on releasing Justice Department case files related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged the meeting later Wednesday when asked about reporting that administration officials were huddling with GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert. "Doesn't that show the level of transparency when we are willing to sit down with members of Congress and address their concerns?" she told reporters at the press briefing. In spite of their reputations as Trump acolytes, Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene said they will vote to release the Epstein files. (AP) Leavitt added: "I'm not go...

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