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March 2, 2026
News
War

Three U.S. F-15s Downed Over Kuwait, Fourth American Fatality Confirmed.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait during “Operation Epic Fury,” reportedly due to friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defenses. Meanwhile, a fourth U.S. service member is confirmed to have died from injuries sustained during the course of operations.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Kuwaiti forces, Iranian forces, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: March 1, 2026, over Kuwaiti airspace during active combat operations.

💬KEY QUOTE: “All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition,” CENTCOM said of the air losses.

🎯IMPACT: The shootdowns and loss of another service member have raised concerns about the conflict escalating, with a growing number of casualties reported among U.S. forces and Gulf allies.

IN FULL

Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait on Monday, in what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) described as a “friendly fire incident” involving Kuwaiti air defenses. The jets were operating as part of “Operation Epic Fury,” a U.S.-Israeli campaign that has already claimed the lives of senior Iranian officials, including the Supreme Leader, and included heavy combat with Iranian military assets, including missiles and drones.

“During active combat—that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones—the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses. All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition,” CENTCOM said, adding that “Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation.”

Tensions are now elevated, however, with Iran claiming they, not the Kuwaitis, downed at least one of the U.S. jets. Meanwhile, U.S. fatalities are confirmed to have risen to four, with a service member succumbing to injuries sustained in an earlier clash.

President Donald J. Trump has said of the possibility of talks with Tehran, “They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them.” Yet the conflict continues to escalate, with Iran carrying out significant retaliatory strikes across the region, including targets in Israel and various Gulf states, where U.S. bases have come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones.

Even a British base in Cyprus has been struck, despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer initially refusing to allow British bases to be used to facilitate the U.S. strikes.

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March 1, 2026
News

VIDEO Shows The Moment a Koran-Carrying Gunman Opened Fire, Killing 2 in Texas Bar.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Two people were killed, and 14 others were injured, in a mass shooting at a downtown Austin bar early Sunday morning.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne, a Senegal-born American citizen.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The shooting occurred around 2:00 a.m. Sunday at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in downtown Austin, near the University of Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “There were indicators… that indicate potential nexus to terrorism.” – Alex Doran, FBI San Antonio Field Office.

🎯IMPACT: The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the investigation, citing potential links to terrorism. Rapid police response likely prevented further casualties.

IN FULL

A mass shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in downtown Austin has left two people dead, with 14 others injured. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM near the University of Texas.

The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne, a Senegal-born U.S. citizen residing in Pflugerville, Texas. He was killed during a confrontation with police. Diagne was wearing a shirt that said “Property of Allah” on it. The suspect also had a Koran and clothing described as Islamic garb in his vehicle.

Officers responded to reports of the shooting in just 57 seconds, confronting the gunman, who was armed with both a handgun and a rifle.

The FBI revealed that the attack is being investigated as ideologically motivated and may have a “potential nexus to terrorism.”

Alex Doran, acting special agent in charge of the FBI San Antonio Field Office, stated, “Obviously, it’s still way too early in the process to determine an exact motivation, but there were indicators… that indicate potential nexus to terrorism.”

First responders arrived on the scene within a minute, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis praised the quick actions of officers, stating, “Officers immediately transitioned, came over East 6th to West 6th Street and were faced with the individual with a gun.”

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March 1, 2026
News

CENTCOM Confirms U.S. Military Casualties in Operation Epic Fury.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. service members and Iran’s IRGC.

📍WHEN & WHERE: March 1, 9:30 am ET, CENTCOM operations.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close.” – CENTCOM

🎯IMPACT: Continuing operations to eliminate threats from the Iranian regime.

IN FULL

Three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Several others have sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and the response effort from U.S. is ongoing.

No information has thus far been released about the casualties, while the U.S. military alerts the families first.

Iran’s IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. The U.S. said this claim is false, and that the missiles “didn’t come close.”

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March 1, 2026
Jack Montgomery
News
War

Iran Confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei Is Dead.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Iran confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid strikes by Israel and the U.S.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, various other high-ranking Iranian officials, the Israeli military, and the U.S. military.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Khamenei was killed on Saturday morning, in Iran.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead.” – President Donald J. Trump

🎯IMPACT: Iranian armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour are also dead; Iran has launched retaliatory attacks against Israel and U.S.-aligned states throughout the Middle East.

IN FULL

Iran has confirmed the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in strikes conducted by Israel and the United States. The announcement was issued via a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, which was aired on various state-run television networks.

Reports indicate that Khamenei was killed in his office during the early hours of Saturday. The regime has announced a 40-day mourning period, but observance is likely to be patchy, with some Iranians openly celebrating the 86-year-old theocrat’s death. The so-called Assembly of Experts for Leadership is expected to attempt to name Khamenei’s successor soon.

President Donald J. Trump announced Khamenei had been killed before Iran officially confirmed it, writing on his Truth Social platform, “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS.”

He added: “This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us. As I said last night, ‘Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!’ Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves.”

The Red Crescent estimates that the strikes on Iran have caused more than 200 fatalities so far. In addition to Khamenei, Iranian armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour are also confirmed killed.

Iran has launched missiles at Israel and countries hosting U.S. bases throughout the Middle East, and vowed an escalated response following Khamenei’s slaying. President Trump warned in turn that “THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT… BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!”

Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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February 28, 2026
News

WAR: Trump, Netanyahu Strike Iranian Mullahs, Iran Retaliates.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Israel and the United launched a series of missile attacks on Iran early Saturday morning, causing explosions in Tehran, according to U.S. officials quoted in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times as of early Saturday morning.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. military, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Iranian state officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, in Tehran, Iran, and across Israel.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is a proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the State of Israel.” – IDF national warning

🎯IMPACT: Rising tensions in the Middle East, with heightened concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and potential retaliatory strikes.

IN FULL

Israel and the United States reportedly carried out a series of missile attacks on Iran early Saturday morning, with explosions reported in Tehran. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issued a warning to its citizens, urging them to prepare for potential retaliatory strikes. Sirens were heard across Israel as tensions escalated in the region.

As of 3:15AM EST, Iran is believed to have retaliated with ballistic missiles headed towards Israel, though it is unclear if any of the missiles struck their targets at the time of publication. This report will be updated as and when confirmation is received.

A full transcript and video of President Trump’s speech shortly after this report was published is available here.

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal reported the strikes were a joint operation between U.S. and Israeli forces, though we are awaiting confirmation at the time of publication.

“The U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, bringing war to the country for the second time in eight months and risking a wider regional conflict in one of the most economically sensitive parts of the world,” the Wall Street Journal reported as of 1:50am EST.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency as thick smoke rose from the explosion sites in downtown Tehran. Iranian state media confirmed the reports of explosions in the capital city.

The IDF released a national warning, stating, “This is a proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the State of Israel.” The attack comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump warned during his State of the Union address that Iran is “working on missiles that will soon reach” the United States. Trump also described Iran as the “number one sponsor of terrorism” and vowed to prevent the regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. U.S. intelligence, however, has not yet concluded that Iran possesses the capability to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of reaching the U.S. homeland.

The situation remains tense, with two U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups in the region and ongoing diplomatic meetings involving key figures, such as Jared Kushner and Oman’s foreign minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. Additional talks are reportedly scheduled as efforts to address the escalating crisis continue.

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February 27, 2026
War

UK Pulls Embassy Staff, Turkey Cancels Flights to Tehran as Iran War Looms.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Britain withdrew its diplomatic staff from Iran due to escalating tensions in the region, as U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s ten-day ultimatum for Iran to reach a nuclear deal comes to an end.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The British Foreign Office, the U.S. State Department, President Trump, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and Iranian officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The developments unfolded on Friday, with actions in Iran, Israel, and the Arabian Sea.

💬KEY QUOTE: “There is no need to panic. But for those desiring to leave, it’s important to make plans to depart sooner rather than later.” – Mike Huckabee

🎯IMPACT: Rising tensions have prompted evacuations, heightened military presence, and concerns of a broader conflict in the region.

IN FULL

The British government announced on Friday that it had withdrawn its staff from Iran, citing security concerns amid escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic and the United States over a stalled nuclear deal. A Foreign Office spokesperson stated, “Due to the ongoing security situation, we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw UK staff from Iran.” The embassy will continue to operate remotely, officials said.

Meanwhile, Turkey took the extraordinary move to cancel outbound commercial flights to Tehran this evening as speculation mounts that a U.S. military strike against targets in Iran could be imminent. The Trump administration issued a notice earlier on Friday allowing non-essential government staff and their families to leave Israel. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told staff in an email, “There is no need to panic. But for those desiring to leave, it’s important to make plans to depart sooner rather than later.” Earlier this week, the U.S. evacuated non-essential personnel from its embassy in Lebanon.

The French government has advised its citizens in Israel to locate bomb shelters and avoid travel to the region. The Chinese embassy in Israel also urged its nationals to prepare for emergencies, warning of “rising security risks in the Middle East.”

President Donald J. Trump has significantly bolstered the U.S. military presence in the region. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest warship, is believed to have arrived off the coast of Israel, accompanied by a dozen F-22 fighter jets. Meanwhile, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, another aircraft carrier, is positioned in the Arabian Sea with a large escort contingent. Diplomats have attempted to ease tensions through talks in Geneva, but reports suggest little progress has been made.

Image by Fars Media Corporation.

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February 27, 2026
William Upton
News
TECH

Trump Admin Hits AI Company Anthropic With Business-Crippling ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Designation.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Late Friday afternoon, the Trump administration announced that the Department of War will formally label the artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic with the Supply Chain Risk designation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the Department of War, the federal government, government contractors, and Anthropic.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday, February 27, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am directing the Department of War to designate Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk to National Security. Effective immediately, no contractor, supplier, or partner that does business with the United States military may conduct any commercial activity with Anthropic.” — Pete Hegseth

🎯IMPACT: The end of the federal government’s relationship with Anthropic—and the Department of War’s Supply Chain Risk designation—is likely to have a significant impact on the company, which was seen as one of the world’s leading AI firms.

IN FULL

Late Friday afternoon, the Trump administration announced that the Department of War will formally label the artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic with the Supply Chain Risk designation. The move bars not just federal agencies but also contractors and other private companies doing business with the federal government from utilizing Anthropic’s AI tools, including its Claude chatbot.

“This week, Anthropic delivered a master class in arrogance and betrayal as well as a textbook case of how not to do business with the United States Government or the Pentagon,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). He continued, “Our position has never wavered and will never waver: the Department of War must have full, unrestricted access to Anthropic’s models for every LAWFUL purpose in defense of the Republic.”

“The Terms of Service of Anthropic’s defective altruism will never outweigh the safety, the readiness, or the lives of American troops on the battlefield. Their true objective is unmistakable: to seize veto power over the operational decisions of the United States military. That is unacceptable,” Hegseth stated, adding, “I am directing the Department of War to designate Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk to National Security. Effective immediately, no contractor, supplier, or partner that does business with the United States military may conduct any commercial activity with Anthropic. Anthropic will continue to provide the Department of War its services for a period of no more than six months to allow for a seamless transition to a better and more patriotic service.”

The National Pulse reported earlier on Friday that President Donald J. Trump announced that the entirety of the U.S. federal government will cease its use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology provided by Anthropic. The move came after protracted negotiations with the AI company and the Department of War broke down over the former’s objections to its technology’s potential use for certain kinetic actions during wartime. Notably, the end of the federal government’s relationship with Anthropic is likely to have a significant impact on the company, which was seen as one of the world’s leading AI firms.

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February 27, 2026
Crime
Immigration

THIRTY Now Charged by DOJ in Don Lemon Church Storming Case.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A superseding indictment was returned in the Don Lemon Minnesota church storming case, resulting in 30 further arrests.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former CNN host Don Lemon, radical black activist Nekima Levy Armstrong, and other arrestees.

📍WHEN & WHERE: February 27, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “[I] can’t tell you what is going to happen, but you’re going to watch it live unfold here on The Don Lemon Show.” – Don Lemon

🎯IMPACT: Several suspects, including Don Lemon, have been charged with federal offenses related to civil rights violations.

IN FULL

A superseding indictment was handed down on Friday resulting in 30 more individuals—involved in the storming of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, last month—being arrested and charged with violations of the FACE Act and other federal laws by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The National Pulse previously reported that former CNN host Don Lemon, along with radical black activist Nekima Levy Armstrong who organized the violent protest, were charged earlier this month—with both pleading not guilty.

Initially, Twin Cities NBC affiliate KARE 11 has confirmed the existence of the superseding indictment and nine arrests. However, Attorney General Pam Bondi later clarified in a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter) that 30 individuals have been arrested. “Today, [the DOJ] unsealed an indictment charging 30 more people who took part in the attack on Cities Church in Minnesota,” Bondi wrote, adding, “At my direction, federal agents have already arrested 25 of them, with more to come throughout the day.” The suspects are expected to be arraigned in federal court in St. Paul at some point on Friday afternoon.

The arrests stem from a group of anti-ICE agitators—led by Levy Armstrong and accompanied and allegedly aided by Lemon—who stormed a worship service at Cities Church on January 18, 2026. A pastor at the church was the target of the demonstration, with protestors asserting the man worked for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In his livestream prior to the storming, Lemon referred to the operation as “secret” and stated, “[I] can’t tell you what is going to happen, but you’re going to watch it live unfold here on the Don Lemon Show.”

During the storming, the anti-ICE agitators can be seen on video blocking aisles and menacing parishioners. The public fallout from the incident even drove Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) to distance himself from the protestors, with his office stating at the time, “The Governor has repeatedly and unequivocally urged protesters to do so peacefully. While people have a right to speak out, he in no way supports interrupting a place of worship.”

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February 27, 2026
William Upton
News
TECH

Trump Orders Federal Govt to Ditch Anthropic’s AI Tools.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced on Friday that the entirety of the U.S. federal government will cease its use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology provided by Anthropic.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, the U.S. federal government, the Department of War, and AI technology company Anthropic.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Friday, February 27, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am directing EVERY Federal Agency in the United States Government to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic’s technology. We don’t need it, we don’t want it, and will not do business with them again!” — Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: According to President Trump, federal agencies will have a six-month phase-out period to cease the use of Anthropic’s AI tools.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump announced on Friday that the entirety of the U.S. federal government will cease its use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology provided by Anthropic. The move comes after protracted negotiations with the AI company and the Department of War broke down over the former’s objections to its technology’s potential use for certain kinetic actions during wartime.

“The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM the Department of War, and force them to obey their Terms of Service instead of our Constitution. Their selfishness is putting AMERICAN LIVES at risk, our Troops in danger, and our National Security in JEOPARDY,” President Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

Trump continued, “Therefore, I am directing EVERY Federal Agency in the United States Government to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic’s technology. We don’t need it, we don’t want it, and will not do business with them again!”

According to the America First leader, agencies will have a six-month phase-out period. “Anthropic better get their act together, and be helpful during this phase out period, or I will use the Full Power of the Presidency to make them comply, with major civil and criminal consequences to follow,” Trump warned. “WE will decide the fate of our Country—NOT some out-of-control, Radical Left AI company run by people who have no idea what the real World is all about.”

The National Pulse reported earlier this February that the leader of the Safeguards Research Team for Anthropic‘s Claude chatbot abruptly resigned, issuing a bizarre, poetry-laden letter that warned of a world “in peril.” Mrinank Sharma, who led the safety team since its inception in 2023, also indicated in his letter that internal pressure to ignore artificial intelligence (AI) safety protocols played a significant role in his decision to resign. It is unclear if Sharma’s resignation stemmed from the company’s discussions with the Pentagon.

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February 27, 2026
News

Bill Clinton Insists He ‘Did Nothing Wrong’ With Epstein, Admits Trump Not Involved in Scandal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former President Bill Clinton lashed out during his deposition by the House Oversight Committee over his wife, Hillary Clinton, also being required to testify the day prior. However, according to Chairman James Comer, Bill Clinton did confirm, under oath, that to his knowledge, President Donald J. Trump had no involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, President Donald Trump, Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC) and James Comer (R-KY), and other members of the House Oversight Committee.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Bill Clinton’s deposition took place on February 27, 2026, in Chappaqua, New York.

💬KEY QUOTE: “No matter how many photos you show me… I know what I did, and more importantly, what I didn’t do. I saw nothing and I did nothing wrong,” Clinton insisted.

🎯IMPACT: The committee continues to seek clarity on the Clintons’ connections to Jeffrey Epstein, with questions about transparency and accountability remaining central to the investigation.

IN FULL

Former President Bill Clinton appeared before the House Oversight Committee to address his connections to deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, who supported the Clinton Foundation. In his opening statement, Clinton stated, “I had no idea of the crimes Epstein was committing. No matter how many photos you show me, I have two things that, at the end of the day, matter more than your interpretation of those 20-year-old photos. I know what I saw, and more importantly, what I didn’t see. I know what I did, and more importantly, what I didn’t do. I saw nothing and I did nothing wrong.”

The former president also lashed out at the committee for forcing his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to testify on Thursday, saying, “[B]efore we start, I have to get personal. You made Hillary come in. She had nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. Nothing. She has no memory of even meeting him.”

Clinton’s remarks appear to come in response to comments made by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) about his wife, with Mace claiming, “I asked her very pointed questions, and you’ll see that in the transcript and the video that comes out, and you’ll see how she responded as well, screaming.” She further described Hillary Clinton as “unhinged.”

Throughout the deposition on Friday, several Democrat members of the House Oversight Committee attempted to deflect allegations against Bill Clinton onto President Donald J. Trump instead. However, according to Chairman James Comer (R-KY), “The President [Clinton] went on to say that the President… Trump… has never said anything to me to make me think he was involved—and he meant with Epstein.”

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