Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to directly apologize to victims of Jeffrey Epstein during a contentious House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, according to Time. The hearing, which also saw every survivor in attendance raise their hand when asked if they had met with the Department of Justice, highlighted ongoing concerns about the handling of the late convicted sex offender's case.
During the hearing, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington questioned Bondi about the Department of Justice's actions. Jayapal asked victims present to raise their hands if they had yet to meet with the Department of Justice, after which she noted for the record that every single survivor had done so. Jayapal then asked Bondi if she would apologize to the victims for what they had been put through. Bondi refused to turn and apologize.
Meanwhile, other political controversies continue to unfold. According to BBC Breaking, a new vetting scandal is questioning Sir Keir Starmer's judgment, as a former communications director alleged he informed Starmer about a peer's connections to a sex offender. This situation raises concerns about ethical standards and the vetting processes used to ensure them.
In other news, according to Vox, the Trump administration's attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers is failing. The article states that the administration is struggling to check off its enemies list.
In a California court, Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified, defending the platform against claims of causing mental health damage to minors, according to BBC Business. Mosseri argued that excessive use doesn't equate to addiction, stating that determining problematic use is a personal matter. He also acknowledged Instagram's responsibility to keep users safe, particularly young people.
Additionally, Fox News reported that podcaster Joe Rogan defended Senator John Fetterman, highlighting the backlash he's received from Democrats for supporting voter ID. Rogan noted that both Democrats and Republicans tend to ostracize those who deviate from the accepted groupthink, using Fetterman and others as examples.
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