World & Nation | House Oversight chair says some members support a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon by Ben Wieder, Ana Ceballos, Justine McDaniel

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Rep. James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee, disclosed that many members of the panel are considering a Trump‑presidential pardon for convicted sex‑trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for her cooperation in the committee’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, even though Comer himself opposes the idea. The committee is split: top Democratic member Rep. Robert Garcia and several Republicans, including Anna Paulina Luna and Clay Higgins, publicly reject any pardon, calling Maxwell a sexual abuser who belongs behind bars. Maxwell, serving a 20‑year sentence for recruiting and grooming minors for Epstein, declined to answer questions in a February deposition but her attorney said she would offer “the unfiltered truth” if clemency were granted. Victims’ lawyers and legal experts also denounced the notion, arguing Maxwell is a self‑serving liar who cannot provide credible information. While President Trump has not ruled out a pardon, he has so far declined to commit either way.

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The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Top Republican Confirms Lawmakers Considering Maxwell Pardon by Sarah Ewall-Wice

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House Oversight Committee members are debating whether a presidential pardon for convicted sex‑trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell could be used to secure her cooperation in investigations of Jeffrey Epstein, though Chairman James Comer says he opposes any pardon. Maxwell, serving a 20‑year sentence, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a remote testimony before the committee, and her lawyers have repeatedly urged clemency in exchange for “the unfiltered truth.” Some Republicans on the panel appear open to a deal, while Democrats uniformly reject the notion, calling it an affront to survivors. President Donald Trump, who has not ruled out a pardon, was reportedly asked about the possibility after Maxwell’s attorney suggested she would testify if granted clemency, and earlier reports indicated she had provided favorable statements about Trump during interviews with a former Deputy Attorney General.

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'Good chance' Donald Trump will pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, lawyer says

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The Guardian | What’s next in the Jeffrey Epstein saga? Trump’s justice department sends mixed messages by Victoria Bekiempis

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In the wake of former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi’s departure from Donald Trump’s Justice Department, Jeffrey Epstein survivors and transparency advocates are confronting a confusing mix of promises and dead‑ends as the investigation stalls amid political wrangling. Bondi refused to appear for a congressional deposition on her handling of the so‑called Epstein files, citing that she is no longer attorney general, prompting Democratic committee members to threaten contempt while the oversight panel insists on rescheduling. Todd Blanche, now acting head of the DOJ, has publicly pledged “additional inquiries” and congressional hearings with victims, yet the department has repeatedly missed the Epstein Files Transparency Act deadline and offered little concrete progress, leading victims’ lawyers to argue that only a court‑ordered subpoena or a congressional lawsuit could force the release of withheld documents. Amid accusations that the DOJ is shifting responsibility and that the Trump administration is using ambiguous statements to placate critics, the saga remains mired in partisan gridlock, leaving Epstein’s victims with delayed justice and mounting calls for decisive congressional action.

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Eric Swalwell’s governor bid is collapsing as top Democrats turn on him

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Eric Swalwell responds to sexual assault allegations in a to-camera video

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yahoo news | Pam Bondi Slammed By Democrats Over Epstein Hearing

House Democrats are intensifying their confrontation with former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, charging her with defying a congressional subpoena and stonewalling a probe into how the government handled records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoena, issued last month, was meant to compel Bondi to testify about the release of those files—documents that became subject to disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed in November, which requires former attorneys general to ensure such records are made public.

The Department of Justice announced on April 8 that Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee because she left the attorney‑general post on April 2, a rationale Democrats dismissed as inadequate. In a social‑media statement, they called it “shameful” that Bondi continues to shield powerful men connected to Epstein and demanded she appear before the committee to answer questions. Congressman Robert Garcia warned that changing jobs does not nullify a legal subpoena and said Congress would hold Bondi in contempt if she refuses to comply.

The dispute has attracted rare bipartisan attention, underscoring the political sensitivity surrounding Epstein’s documents. While Bondi’s legal team argues that she no longer holds the authority that imposed the subpoena, Democrats maintain that the subpoena remains enforceable regardless of her current position. The next steps could involve a contempt vote by the House Oversight Committee, potentially leading to further legal action to compel her testimony.

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yahoo news | Donald Trump Reacts After Melania Trump’s Epstein Remarks

Melania Trump broke her silence on the rumors linking her to Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell during a brief White House appearance on April 9. She flatly denied any friendship or substantive relationship with Epstein, calling the allegations “false smears” that damage her reputation. The former first lady emphasized that her only contact with Epstein was incidental – occasional invitations to the same parties in New York and Palm Beach – and dismissed a single email exchange with Maxwell as a casual reply, not evidence of involvement.

Donald Trump later responded to his wife’s remarks, claiming he knew nothing about her decision to speak publicly and that she was unaware of Epstein. The president’s account was immediately challenged by a source who told CNN that he had been aware of the planned statement, creating confusion over the timing and coordination of Melania’s address. The disparity between the two accounts highlighted lingering uncertainty within the Trump circle about how and when the First Lady chose to confront the accusations.

Beyond defending herself, Melania called on Congress to hold a public hearing where Epstein’s survivors could testify under oath, urging lawmakers to act quickly. Representative Robert Garcia and other officials voiced support for the request, while the broader fallout from Epstein’s case continues to reverberate, with Maxwell still serving a prison sentence after her 2021 conviction. Melania’s unprecedented public statement has refocused attention on the lingering questions surrounding the former president’s social circles and the ongoing pursuit of accountability for Epstein’s crimes.

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Urgent 25th Amendment calls grow after Trump threatens mass destruction of Iran's civilization

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