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Ro Khanna and Robert Garcia seek ‘complete and unredacted copy’ of book from Epstein estate lawyersHouse Democrats on Friday sent a letter to the attorneys representing the estate of Jeffrey Epstein requesting a copy of the so-called “birthday book” that reportedly contains a crude poem and doodle from Donald Trump in celebration of the late sex offender’s 50th birthday.In the letter, California congressmen Ro Khanna and Robert Garcia say the contents of the book may be “essential” to congressional oversight of the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein controversy. In the letter, they ask for a “complete and unredacted” copy

Thousands of people have been evacuated from either side of the border, while fighting has left at least 16 people deadCambodia wants an “immediate ceasefire” with Thailand, the country’s envoy to the United Nations has said, with Bangkok also signalling an openness to talks after two days of deadly clashes that have left 15 dead and thousands displaced.“Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire – unconditionally – and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute,” said UN ambassador Chhea Keo, after a closed meeting of the Council attended by Cambodia and Thailand. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/26/cambodia-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-with-thailand-after-two-days-of-deadly-clashes-border

Christopher Earl Lloyd, 39, claimed he was a financial expert to convince victims to transfer him money, prosecutors sayA California man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly using dating apps to con his matches out of more than $2m over the course of nearly three years.Allegedly posing as an investor, Christopher Earl Lloyd, 39, of the Los Angeles-area city of Whittier swindled matches that he befriended and romanced on Tinder, Hinge and Bumble. Federal prosecutors have charged Lloyd with 13 counts of wire fraud and one count of engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from fraud. Continue reading...

Lawyer says Epstein associate ‘answered every single question … honestly, truthfully and to the best of her ability’The deputy US attorney general, Todd Blanche, held a second in-person meeting on Friday with Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker and longtime associate of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Blanche had confirmed the two met behind closed doors in Tallahassee, Florida, on Thursday, at the federal prosecutor’s office within the federal courthouse in the state capital, and they met again on Friday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/25/ghislaine-maxwell-justice-department-meeting Author : Lucy Campbell and agencies Publish date : 2025-07-25 18:47:00 Copyright for syndicated