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 refusal came after Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal asked victims present in the audience to raise their hands if they had not yet met with the Department of Justice, with every survivor raising their hand.
The hearing focused on the handling of the late convicted sex offender's case by the Department of Justice. Jayapal then turned to Bondi and asked if she would apologize to the victims for what they had endured. Bondi did not directly address the request.
In other news, multiple stories are currently in the headlines, as reported by Time. These include Toyota's delayed privatization bid, Prince William's conservation efforts, and the FDA's rejection of a flu vaccine. Controversies surrounding Keir Starmer, Instagram's child safety, and Joe Rogan are also making news. Additionally, the aftermath of a school shooting and a biathlete's cheating confession are being covered.
Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ended the work of a task force aimed at reforming the U.S. intelligence community, citing a commitment to transparency and eliminating politicization, according to Fox News. The task force, established less than a year ago, faced criticism and was tasked with probing intelligence spending and declassifying reports.
A New York federal court appointed a new top prosecutor in Albany, but the Justice Department swiftly fired the judges' pick, as reported by CBS News. This action highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary over U.S. attorney appointments, stemming from a dispute over the legality of the previous acting U.S. Attorney's term.
Finally, over 200 hospitality and leisure businesses are urging the government to scrap plans for a tourist tax in England, according to BBC Business. They argue the tax would harm local businesses and potentially deter travelers. The proposed tax would allow local leaders to implement a visitor levy, but major holiday providers oppose it, fearing higher costs and decreased tourism.
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