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More Epstein Emails, Government Backlogs, Settler Mosque Attack and more

Nov 14, 2025
Exciting new developments in the Epstein case as more emails emerge, revealing Prince Andrew's desperate attempts to distance himself from controversy. Federal agencies are grappling with significant backlogs following the government reopening, impacting services and paychecks. Allegations of mortgage fraud against a prominent Democrat stir political tensions. Meanwhile, a disturbing incident sees a mosque in the West Bank torched by settlers, highlighting rising violence in the region. Lastly, updates on detained Hyundai workers raise questions about immigration and labor issues.
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New Epstein Files Could Aid Survivors

  • Releasing Epstein files aims to give survivors puzzle pieces to understand long-running abuse.
  • New emails show Prince Andrew pleaded with Epstein and Maxwell to deny involvement months after claiming to cut ties.
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Shutdown Effects Will Linger

  • The short shutdown won't end immediate effects: agencies face large backlogs and delayed services.
  • Economic estimates cited suggest $15 billion per week in lost output and private sector job losses.
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Political Referrals And Pushback

  • The Trump administration has repeatedly accused high-profile Democrats of mortgage fraud without clear DOJ confirmation.
  • Eric Swalwell called the allegations "nonsense" and said they won't silence him.
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