Hillary Clinton accused the Trump Administration of a cover-up regarding the release of files connected to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to Time. The accusation, made during an interview with the BBC in Berlin at the Munich Security Conference, centers on the handling of files mandated for release by a Congressional law.
Clinton criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, describing it as a scene where Bondi allegedly refused to answer questions and diverted attention from the matter, according to Time. The former presidential candidate's remarks come as the government faces scrutiny on multiple fronts.
The news cycle also includes several other significant developments. Multiple sources reported the departure of Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's assistant secretary for public affairs, amid a government shutdown and scrutiny over the agency's immigration policies, according to NPR News. McLaughlin served as a key spokesperson for the Trump administration's immigration tactics.
Simultaneously, the second round of high-stakes nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran took place in Geneva, with the U.S. seeking concessions and increasing military presence, according to NPR Politics. Additionally, a photojournalist's memoir, "Defiance," detailing her rebellion against the Syrian regime and her father, who allegedly worked as an assassin, was also making headlines.
Other news includes CBS censoring Stephen Colbert's interview due to FCC concerns, and polls indicating a decline in Donald Trump's support among young voters, according to Time. The Olympics feature a competitive rivalry between speedskaters Jordan Stolz and Jenning de Boo.
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