Lawmakers are alleging the Trump administration improperly shielded powerful figures from scrutiny in the Jeffrey Epstein case, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces calls to resign due to his relationship with the late convicted sex offender. According to a Time article, members of Congress who reviewed unredacted Justice Department files discovered evidence of at least six men whose identities had been concealed from public view without clear legal justification.
Two House lawmakers, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Ro Khanna of California, stated the redactions appeared to include a high-ranking foreign government official and other prominent individuals. "There are six men, some of them with their photographs, that have been redacted, and there's no explanation why those people were redacted," Massie said, according to Time.
Simultaneously, the release of Justice Department files revealed new details about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's relationship with Epstein. Communications between Lutnick and Epstein, who were once neighbors, showed the men corresponded regularly for at least 13 years and socialized together, contradicting Lutnick's previous claims of cutting ties in 2005, a New York Times analysis found, according to Time. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are now calling for Lutnick's resignation.
In other news, a Vox article noted concerns surrounding former President Donald Trump's health. The article highlighted observations such as rambling speeches, a mysterious bruise on his hand, and swollen ankles, sparking online speculation about his well-being. The article noted that Trump has been on the world stage for over a decade, giving his fair share of rambling speeches.
Additional news, as reported by Vox and Variety, includes major social media companies facing trials over allegations of harming children, global efforts to boost birth rates, and challenges faced by the US Department of Justice. The reports also covered developments in entertainment, technology, and environmental issues.
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