Lawmakers are accusing the Justice Department of improperly redacting files related to Jeffrey Epstein, potentially hindering transparency mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, while a separate court decision has granted the Trump administration broad authority to detain immigrants. These developments come amid rising concerns about political influence on scientific information and the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
According to the BBC, lawmakers are alleging the Justice Department's redactions include sensitive information such as email addresses and photos. These redactions have raised concerns about victim privacy and the DOJ's commitment to full disclosure, prompting calls for further investigation and unredaction. Meanwhile, a US judicial advisory body removed its climate change chapter from a scientific reference manual after pressure from Republican state attorneys general, who disputed the certainty of human-caused climate change, Ars Technica reported. This decision raises concerns about the influence of political viewpoints on scientific information used in legal contexts, potentially impacting how judges interpret evidence.
In other news, a federal immigration agent was seen tackling a protester to the ground in Minneapolis in February 2026, according to Vox. This incident occurred as a court decision handed the Trump administration broad authority to lock up millions of immigrants. Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent at Vox, noted that the court decision came from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a court dominated by MAGA Republicans.
Adding to the complexity of current events, Fox News contributor Dan Bongino presented three potential scenarios in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance: a kidnapping for ransom, a crime gone wrong, or a non-criminal event. Bongino highlighted the lack of typical forensic and digital evidence, such as DNA or cellphone activity, raising questions about the initial narrative of the case.
In a different arena, Ilia Malinin, 21, is the heavy favorite to win the gold medal for the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics, according to Vox. This information was published before the 2026 Winter Olympics began.
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