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Tim Walz Seeks Third Term as Minnesota Governor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) announced his intention to seek a third term in office in 2026.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Tim Walz, Democratic Party leaders, and Republican challenger Scott Jensen.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made Tuesday in Minnesota, coinciding with a special legislative election.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I want to make Minnesota a place where everyone has a chance to succeed, in every corner of the state.” – Tim Walz

🎯IMPACT: Walz’s decision adds to speculation about his future political ambitions and sets the stage for a competitive gubernatorial race in 2026.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) announced on Tuesday that he plans to run for a third term in 2026. In his announcement video, Walz—the Democratic Party’s 2024 vice presidential nominee—stated, “I want to make Minnesota a place where everyone has a chance to succeed, in every corner of the state.”

Minnesota is one of several states that permits governors to serve more than two terms. Walz joins Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) in seeking re-election in 2026. Both governors have been tied to a potential 2028 presidential run, suggesting their gubernatorial re-election bids serve as a means of keeping them politically relevant. However, current polling data shows both Democratic governors having an uphill fight against the likes of Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and far-left Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).

Walz was re-elected to a second term in 2022, defeating his Republican challenger, Scott Jensen, by over seven percentage points. Jensen announced in July that he intends to face Walz again.

As Kamala Harris‘s 2024 vice presidential running mate, Walz did little to help the Democratic ticket in his home state. Harris, en route to her landslide defeat at the hands of President Donald J. Trump, only won Minnesota by just over four points—despite the state being a reliable Democrat bastion.

Already, Walz is facing significant pushback from voters over his response to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, in which two children died. The Minnesota governor has pushed for new gun control measures, ignoring the fact that the shooting was an ideologically motivated attack carried out by a transgender. He also openly fantasized about President Donald J. Trump dying this past Labor Day.

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Over 100 Texas Teachers Suspended for Celebrating, Justifying Charlie Kirk’s Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The State of Texas is revoking over 100 teacher certifications due to inappropriate social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, Republican State Rep. Hillary Hickland, and Republican State Sen. Mayes Middleton.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation began Friday in Texas following Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday at Utah Valley University.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Educators cheering murder must not only be fired, but also placed on do-not-hire registries and stripped of their certifications. There must be zero tolerance for this.” – Republican State Sen. Mayes Middleton

🎯IMPACT: Texas is taking strong measures to ensure educators who promote violent rhetoric are held accountable and prevented from teaching again.

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The Texas state government announced that more than 100 school teachers are set to lose their certification over “reprehensible and inappropriate” celebrations of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) announced the revocations on Tuesday, revealing that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) launched an investigation last Friday into teachers it alleges “have proliferated such vile content.”

Local Texas news outlets report that state officials have already received over 180 complaints regarding educators who have either celebrated or justified Kirk’s assassination. “While the exercise of free speech is a fundamental right we are all blessed to share, it does not give carte blanche authority to celebrate or sow violence against those that share differing beliefs and perspectives,” the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announcement states.

One incident involved a Pflugerville ISD employee who posted that she refused “to feel bad about the death of a Nazi,” a comment highlighted by State Representative Hillary Hickland (R). Meanwhile, Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton (R) has called for stricter actions, stating, “Educators cheering murder must not only be fired, but also placed on do-not-hire registries and stripped of their certifications. There must be zero tolerance for this.”

Sen. Middleton further emphasized, “Their behavior proves they are unworthy of ever being entrusted with educating students again. No half measures and no passing the trash—our children must be protected from these vile individuals. I will fight to ensure they are held fully accountable.”

On Tuesday afternoon, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray formally charged Tyler Robinson with the murder of Charlie Kirk. The charges include aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child.

Gray also confirmed that Robinson was in a relationship with a male-to-female transgender named Lance Twiggs, and had been becoming increasingly left-leaning and focused on gay and trans rights, citing his relatives.

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FBI Targets Chat Group Connected to Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed an investigation into over 20 people linked to an online chat group allegedly connected to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kash Patel, alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, Robinson’s transgender lover Lance Twiggs, and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The assassination occurred on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 16, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s important that this FBI is as transparent as possible without jeopardizing investigations.” – Kash Patel

🎯IMPACT: The revelation suggests the FBI is broadening its investigation and raises the possibility that Kirk’s assassination involved more individuals than just Robinson.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday that the agency is investigating over 20 people connected to a Discord chat group allegedly involved in the planning of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, was taken into custody within 33 hours of the attack, having been turned in to the authorities by his father after being recognized from security camera footage Patel ordered released to the public.

The attack occurred on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was shot during an open forum debate. Patel defended his decision to provide real-time updates on the investigation, stating, “It’s important that this FBI is as transparent as possible without jeopardizing investigations.” He credited the FBI’s release of evidence for aiding in the identification of the suspect by his own family.

While authorities have stated that Robinson’s roommate and boyfriend, male-to-female transgender Lance Twiggs, is cooperating with authorities, the latter’s family members, speaking with the media, suggest ulterior motives. “[Twiggs] is very angry with anyone who is supportive of conservative ideals and Christian values,” a family member said in a recent interview. “As far as I know, he was not going by another name. I just know he was in the process of transitioning. I know he was trying to take different medications.”

Meanwhile, Senate Democrats, including Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), accused Patel of creating confusion with premature updates, claiming he was “anxious to take credit” for the investigation’s progress. However, Patel maintained that transparency was essential, adding, “I was telling the world what the FBI was doing as we were doing it.”

Patel acknowledged that his initial social media post about having a suspect in custody could have been “worded a little better,” but he stood by his approach, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in high-profile investigations. The FBI continues to investigate other groups linked to the plot.

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Charlie Kirk Assassin Charged, Confirmed to Have Been Left-Wing, Focused on ‘Trans Rights.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced charges against Tyler Robinson for the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, and Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Charges announced on September 16, 2025, in Utah.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights,” said Jeff Gray.

🎯IMPACT: Robinson faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, with the state seeking the death penalty.

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Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has formally charged Tyler Robinson with the murder of Charlie Kirk. The charges include aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child. Gray also confirmed that Robinson was in a relationship with a male-to-female transgender named Lance Twiggs, and had been becoming increasingly left-leaning and focused on gay and trans rights, according to his relatives.

In messages between Robinson and his roommate lover, he explained he murdered Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, because he had “had enough of his hatred,” adding: “Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”

“Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights, the bedrock of our democratic republic, the free exchange of ideas and the search for truth, understanding, and a more perfect union,” Gray said.

He explained that the obstruction of justice charges stem from Robinson’s attempts to conceal evidence, while the witness tampering charges relate to Robinson allegedly instructing his roommate lover to delete texts and avoid communication with officials.

Gray has filed a notice of intent to pursue the death penalty in this case. Robinson remains in custody without bail.

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Guess Which Judge Will Run Maurene Comey’s Lawsuit Against Trump?

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Maurene Comey, the daughter of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey, has drawn Barack Obama-appointed U.S. District Court Judge Jesse M. Furman in her lawsuit against the Trump administration for wrongful termination.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Maurene Comey, Judge Jesse Furman, James Comey, President Donald J. Trump, and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

🎯IMPACT: The drawing of Judge Furman to preside over the case seems incredible, as the District Court judge is one of nearly 50 in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) but has seen multiple high-profile cases involving the Trump administration land in his court.

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Maurene Comey, the daughter of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey, has drawn Barack Obama-appointed U.S. District Court Judge Jesse M. Furman in her lawsuit against the Trump administration for wrongful termination. Comey was fired from her role as a Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor in July following her lackluster prosecution of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, which resulted in the jury acquitting him of significant charges such as racketeering and sex trafficking.

The drawing of Judge Furman to preside over the case beggars belief, as the District Court judge is one of nearly 50 in the Southern District of New York (SDNY), but has now seen multiple high-profile cases involving the Trump administration land in his court. Juge Furman, as previously reported by The National Pulse, is the scion of a powerful Democrat-aligned family. His brother Jason Furman—a Harvard economist and professor—served as the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) under former President Obama.

Meanwhile, the judge’s late mother, Gail Furman, was an early and major backer of the George Soros-linked Media Matters for America organization and its founder, David Brock. Additionally, the Furman Foundation served as a major donor to the Tides Center—an affiliate of the far-left Tides Foundation.

Already, Judge Furman has presided over the Mahmoud Khalil deportation case, blocking the Trump administration’s attempts to remove the pro-Hamas activist and foreign national from the country. Even more astounding is that Judge Furman oversaw the late 2018 case Department of Commerce v. New York, in which Furman barred the first Trump administration from adding a citizenship status question to 2020 Census forms.

Maurene Comey’s tenure at the DOJ saw her assigned several high-profile prosecutions, raising allegations of nepotism due to her father’s position and influence. As a DOJ attorney, Comey participated in the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and led the Combs prosecution.

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First Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination Tells Police Why He Falsely Confessed, Gets Hit With CHILD PORN Charges.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: George Zinn, the 71-year-old who was the first suspect in Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination, has told police he falsely confessed in the immediate aftermath of the shooting to create a distraction for the real killer. He has also been charged with possessing child pornography.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: George Zinn, 71, who made the false confession, Tyler Robinson, 22, believed to be the real gunman, and Charlie Kirk.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Kirk’s assassination took place during an American Comeback Tour debate at Utah Valley University campus. Zinn’s affidavit was filed on Monday, and Robinson is set to appear in court on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I shot him, now shoot me,” Zinn reportedly told police immediately after Kirk’s shooting, according to court documents.

🎯IMPACT: Zinn faces charges for obstruction of justice and sexual exploitation of a minor, while Robinson, the alleged assassin, faces various charges up to and including capital murder.

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Police have revealed that George Zinn, the 71-year-old who falsely confessed to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University immediately after his shooting, has admitted he was attempting to create a distraction for the real gunman, believed to be Tyler Robinson, 22. Zinn has also been charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, after investigators found child pornography on his phone.

According to court documents, Zinn approached officers after the shooting and yelled, “I shot him, now shoot me.” He was taken into custody, where he continued to insist he was the shooter. However, investigators determined his confession was fabricated, and Zinn later acknowledged he wanted to be a “martyr.”

Once at the police station, Zinn requested a lawyer and admitted he expected to face consequences for his false statements. “I am already going to be in trouble for saying I shot him. Even if I did not,” he reportedly told officers.

Zinn has a history of disrupting political events and prior criminal charges. Past offenses include a 2013 bomb threat at the Salt Lake City marathon.

In addition to obstruction charges, the would-be “martyr” also faces child pornography charges, related to images of underage girls that investigators found on his phone. He reportedly confessed to being “sexually aroused” by children.

Robinson, alleged to be the real assassin, is set to make his first court appearance on Tuesday. He faces various charges up to and including capital murder, which carries the death penalty, potentially by firing squad.

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4 hours ago
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Biden Can’t Get Paid Post-Presidency.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former President Joe Biden is receiving relatively few big-money offers post-presidency, spending his first Independence Day out of the White House at a high-end trailer park owned by musician Moby, a friend of Hunter Biden.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Moby, Hunter Biden, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and others.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’ll be fine,” said a person familiar with the Bidens’ finances, regarding their lifestyle.

🎯IMPACT: Biden’s post-presidency is proving less lucrative than expected, with challenges in securing high-paying engagements and financial concerns.

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Joe Biden, having left the White House, spent his first Independence Day at a trailer park owned by musician Moby, a friend of his son Hunter. This setting marked a stark contrast to the lavish summer activities of his peers, such as the Obamas on Martha’s Vineyard and the Clintons in the Hamptons.

Biden, at 82, faces a less lucrative post-presidency than anticipated, with limited options for high-profile jobs due to his age, unpopularity, and the likelihood that he will not be an especially valuable political connection. Former allies, including Kamala Harris, have already begun criticizing his decision to attempt to run for a second term in 2024.

Despite these challenges, Biden is working on a memoir with a $10 million advance and receives substantial pensions from his government service. His financial planning includes paying off personal debts and supporting family members, such as his infamous son Hunter and his daughter Ashley, who both face financial and legal difficulties. In Hunter’s case, these are compounded by First Lady Melania Trump threatening a defamation lawsuit against him.

Biden’s speaking engagements have seen mixed success, with some organizations attempting to negotiate fees below his team’s standard range. His wife, Jill, has also retired from a $100,000-a-year teaching job at Northern Virginia Community College, with a new position at a liberal think tank being unpaid. A source familiar with their finances has said they should be “fine”—provided they can stick with a relatively modest lifestyle.

The former president also plans a presidential center at the University of Delaware. However, once again, fundraising efforts have been challenging due to lingering frustrations over his campaign and transparency about his evident cognitive decline. The center is expected to be more modest compared to the Obama Presidential Center.

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Kash Patel: Acosta’s Mishandling of Epstein Case Is Scandal’s ‘Original Sin.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel testified about the mishandling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kash Patel, Alex Acosta, Jeffrey Epstein, Representative James Comer (R-KY).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Senate testimony on Tuesday; Acosta to appear before a House panel on Friday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If I were the FBI director then, it wouldn’t have happened.”  – Kash Patel

🎯IMPACT: Acosta’s handling of the case remains under scrutiny, with further investigation by the House panel.

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During Senate testimony on Tuesday, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel criticized the initial handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation under former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta in 2006. Notably, Acosta resigned as the U.S. Secretary of Labor in 2019 following Epstein’s alleged suicide.

Director Patel described Acosta and the FBI’s decision to pursue only limited search warrants that failed to cover and provide for the seizure of a number of critical documents and personal materials of Epstein as the “original sin.” He told senators, referring to Acosta’s decision to assent to a controversial non-prosecution agreement in 2008: “If I were the FBI director then, it wouldn’t have happened.”

The 2008 agreement legally prevented the government from accessing certain materials in Epstein’s possession without court permission. The Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded in 2020 that while Acosta showed “poor judgment,” he did not commit “professional misconduct” in the Epstein case.

Acosta is slated to appear before the House Oversight Committee on September 19 for a transcribed interview. The National Pulse reported earlier on Tuesday that Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi‘s handling of the Epstein Files, stating: “I don’t think anyone would say she’s handled this situation in a perfect manner.”

“It’s an odd series of events. She said she had the Epstein list on her [desk], then they walked it back and said there was no list. That’s a question she needs to answer,” Comer argued.

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Newly Released FBI Files Allege Further Biden Bribery.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Newly unclassified Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) files reveal allegations involving former President Joe Biden and his son Hunter in a potential foreign bribery scheme linked to the Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, Burisma ownedr Mykola Zlochevsky, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, and members of the U.S. intelligence community.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The allegations stem from events between 2014 and 2019, with FBI informant interviews conducted in 2017 and 2019.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We aren’t saying the allegations are true, we want to know what the FBI did to fully investigate their veracity or lack thereof, and what they concluded.” – Sen. Chuck Grassley

🎯IMPACT: The allegations raise questions about potential influence peddling and whether the FBI fully investigated the claims.

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Recently declassified Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documents, made public by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), reveal allegations of a foreign bribery plot involving Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden, and Ukraine’s Burisma Holdings. The files, containing interviews from 2017 and 2019, claim that Burisma’s owner, Mykola Zlochevsky, attempted to bribe then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko with $100 million to stop an Interpol investigation. The money allegedly moved through a Latvian shell company linked to the Bidens.

According to the documents, Joe Biden met with Poroshenko to safeguard his son’s interests and those of Zlochevsky, who reportedly paid Hunter Biden around $1 million per year for his position on Burisma’s board from 2014 to 2019. The files further suggest that Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers intervened to block investigations into Zlochevsky, with support from elements of the U.S. intelligence community.

During a Senate hearing, Grassley stressed that the FBI has not confirmed whether these allegations were properly investigated. “In total, we now have three different FBI confidential human sources providing information about the Biden family and potential criminal conduct,” he said, adding, “Let’s put this matter to rest, one way or the other.”

The documents also tie Hunter Biden’s associates, Devon Archer and Chris Heinz, to a larger money laundering operation involving Russian and Ukrainian officials. A 2019 FBI informant report alleged that Russian intelligence sought to “penetrate the American Elite,” while a 2020 file claimed Zlochevsky paid Joe and Hunter Biden $5 million each to shield Burisma from corruption investigations.

Grassley, alongside Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), released these files to highlight potential misconduct and push for transparency from federal agencies. The Biden family has not issued a statement, and neither the FBI nor the CIA has responded to requests for comment.

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6 hours ago
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Top House Investigator Blasts AG Bondi’s Handling of Epstein Files.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Congressman James Comer (R-KY), Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of claims regarding a supposed Jeffrey Epstein client list.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: James Comer, Pam Bondi, President Donald J. Trump, Prince Andrew, and Jeffrey Epstein.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Recent interviews and investigations conducted by the House Oversight Committee, ongoing in the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I don’t think anyone would say she’s handled this situation in a perfect manner.” – James Comer

🎯IMPACT: Increased scrutiny of Epstein-related documents and public figures connected to the case, including potential new revelations about Prince Andrew.

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Congressman James Comer (R-KY), Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is again criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi for her handling of claims surrounding a supposed Jeffrey Epstein client list. Bondi had previously suggested in February that such a list was “sitting on my desk,” but later said there was no list and she was referring to Epstein case files more broadly.

Comer stated, “It’s an odd series of events. She said she had the Epstein list on her [desk], then they walked it back and said there was no list. That’s a question she needs to answer.” He added, “I don’t think anyone would say she’s handled this situation in a perfect manner.”

The Kentucky Republican also addressed claims that President Donald J. Trump referred to the Epstein scandal as a “hoax.” He clarified, “I don’t interpret what Donald Trump said as the Epstein Island criminal activity was a hoax. I think what he means by hoax is it’s a hoax that the media is trying to say that Donald Trump ever went to Epstein Island, or Donald Trump was ever involved in inappropriate relationships with these young girls, or the human trafficking.”

Meanwhile, Comer has vowed to release any relevant documents regarding Prince Andrew and his connections to Epstein. He stated, “Anything we get we will publish,” warning, “If Prince Andrew’s name is mentioned, you’ll see it.” Comer emphasized transparency in the investigation, saying, “We believe very strongly in due process, and we’re going to give everyone an opportunity to explain themselves.”

The Department of Justice (DOJ) previously announced Epstein’s death was a suicide—despite widespread speculation to the contrary—and stated that no incriminating client list exists. However, public interest in the case remains high, with further document releases expected in the coming weeks, potentially involving communications and financial records tied to Prince Andrew.

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