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Jimmy Kimmel mocked Melania Trump’s White House statement denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, joking that the prepared speech sounded like a recycled apology and noting the Epstein headlines remain in focus.
First Lady Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, suggesting they only shared social circles, while noting it’s unclear if President Trump knew the topic would be raised; lawmakers push for public testimony from Epstein victims. In other headlines, a federal judge found the Pentagon violated a press-pass order and ordered NYT credentials restored; a DoD AI official reportedly profited up to $24 million from xAI stock; George Clooney denounces Trump’s Iran threats as a war crime; Republicans block a Democratic effort to curb Trump’s war powers over Iran. The day’s brief items also include immigration enforcement allegations, hospice-fraud charges, DNC actions on AIPAC, Cuba-US doctor deals, and a proposed relaxation of coal-ash disposal rules by the EPA.
First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied close ties to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, saying she never befriended Epstein and had only casual email exchanges with Maxwell tied to their New York social circle, and she urged Congress to hold a public hearing centered on survivors. The piece notes President Trump has denied wrongdoing and urged release of Epstein files, while Democrats on the House Oversight Committee push for transparency amid ongoing subpoenas and testimony related to Epstein.
Melania Trump told reporters at the White House that she was not a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and had no knowledge of his abuse, pushing back against years of fake images and statements and urging Congress to hold hearings for the victims; a White House spokesperson said the president was aware she would speak.
The House Oversight Committee’s subpoena for Pam Bondi to testify about the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Epstein Files Transparency Act remains unresolved after the DOJ says Bondi, now no longer attorney general, isn’t obligated to appear; the subpoena was issued in her official capacity, the committee hasn’t withdrawn it, and lawmakers press for next steps with potential contempt if she defies the order.
In its UK debut, SNL UK’s Weekend Update delivers pointed jabs at disgraced Prince Andrew, riffing on his Epstein ties and Marsh Farm residence, with Tina Fey hosting the premiere and Wet Leg performing as the episode also features Beckham-themed gags.
Bank of America is reportedly close to a settlement in a federal lawsuit accusing the bank of ignoring red flags in Epstein-related transactions, including $170 million moved by Leon Black for Epstein’s purported tax and estate planning. Black is described as a key witness; his deposition was postponed as settlement talks continued. The suit, brought on behalf of a woman identified as Jane Doe and others, alleges the bank helped Epstein set up a financial structure to enable sex trafficking. Epstein died in 2019, and terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.
Conan O'Brien opened the 2026 Oscars with a controversial Epstein/Prince Andrew joke to set a grittier tone, then riffed on Michael B. Jordan replacing seat fillers as the ceremony moved on.
A newly released DOJ document contains the first known photo showing Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein together, likely taken in Martha's Vineyard around 1999–2000; the image does not imply wrongdoing. Both Andrew and Mandelson have faced misconduct investigations over Epstein ties, and the broader Epstein saga—his 2019 death and Maxwell's sentence—frames the ongoing public record.
Ex-Prince Andrew was left out of Prince Edward’s 62nd-birthday tribute, highlighting ongoing royal distancing amid his Epstein-related arrest and fallout, including being stripped of titles and eviction from Royal Lodge with a severely narrowed public role.
Anonymous artists placed a Titanic-themed statue on the National Mall showing Trump embracing Epstein, a provocative satire that has drawn both praise and scorn as the third Mall installation highlighting the Trump–Epstein connection.
New Mexico prosecutors, with cooperation from the ranch’s current owners, began a renewed search of Epstein’s secluded Zorro Ranch as part of a reopened inquiry into potential sexual abuse and trafficking connected to the property. The probe references previously sealed FBI files, and follows the ranch’s 2023 sale to the Huffines family; lawmakers have also formed a commission to review past activities at the site.
After Kristi Noem’s ouster as Homeland Security secretary, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions about how she handled the Epstein files; the move draws mixed reactions from GOP lawmakers, while Democrats push for Bondi’s testimony, though a date has not been set and support within the party is divided.
The Justice Department publicly released additional Jeffrey Epstein records, including 2019 allegations about Donald Trump, after officials said some files were previously withheld because they were incorrectly coded.
Prince William reportedly wants Prince Andrew removed from the line of succession and cut from royal life due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while King Charles III resists quick action, sparking behind‑the‑scenes clashes and a widening royal rift as Andrew’s arrest proceeds without charges.