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US Justice Department sends Congress Epstein files memo as criticism mounts over redactions

US Justice Department sends Congress Epstein files memo as criticism mounts over redactions

Officials say edits protect victims, while lawmakers accuse DOJ of obscuring key details and fueling confusion

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US House speaker blames Democrats for partial shutdown at Homeland Security Department
14.02.2026

US House speaker blames Democrats for partial shutdown at Homeland Security Department

Mike Johnson says Democrats are 'risking public safety,' but they object to funding ICE agents' aggressive tactics, which they say have left the public feeling traumatized and much less safe

Washington wants 'stable, respectful' relationship with Beijing: Senior US defense official
14.02.2026

Washington wants 'stable, respectful' relationship with Beijing: Senior US defense official

US seeks to avoid conflict, wants to engage in mutually beneficial commerce with China, says Elbridge Colby

Officials discuss US action in Venezuela at Munich Security Conference
14.02.2026

Officials discuss US action in Venezuela at Munich Security Conference

At panel, officials offer mixed reactions to Washington’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Epstein files show former Trump advisor corresponding over ways to undermine pope
14.02.2026

Epstein files show former Trump advisor corresponding over ways to undermine pope

Newly released documents show Steve Bannon discussing strategies with Jeffrey Epstein in 2019 and declaring he would ‘take down’ the pontiff

UK says it will deploy Carrier Strike Group to North Atlantic, High North this year
14.02.2026

UK says it will deploy Carrier Strike Group to North Atlantic, High North this year

'This deployment will help make Britain warfighting ready, boost our contribution to NATO, and strengthen our operations with key allies,' says British defense chief