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Jeffrey Epstein

Also known as: sex offender financier Jeffrey Epstein

Convicted sex offender referenced in congressional testimony regarding document releases and Bill Gates's interactions with him.

2026-04-292026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The mood is rather different from the start of the trial, which was shrouded in public anger because of a series of revelations that documented her three-year friendship with disgraced late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess’s son Høiby
  3. Joy Online

    In addition to the case against Maduro, Clayton’s New York team has also played a key role in reviewing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, and leading the case against an Iraqi man accused of plotting attacks on US soil on behalf of Iran.

    Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick
  4. Joy Online

    Billionaire Bill Gates told a congressional committee on Wednesday that he never had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and cut ties with the convicted sex offender when he could not deliver on fundraising for the Microsoft founder’s philanthropic efforts.

    Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he ‘never reciprocated’
  5. Joy Online

    said in a statement. “Todd Blanche apparently has not noticed.” TRUMP DEFENDER Blanche, 51, took over leadership of the Justice Department after Trump fired Pam Bondi in April amid tension over the agency’s release of files related to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

    Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to be Attorney General
  6. Joy Online

    As deputy attorney general, Blanche was involved alongside Bondi in the DOJ’s release of documents related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis
  7. Joy Online

    Last year, in another blow to Trump, Republicans voted to force the Justice Department to release files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    The end of Trump’s ‘weaponisation’ fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has defended her handling of the release of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe
  10. Joy Online

    And, perhaps most notably, he was the driving force behind efforts in the House of Representatives to force the release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender with ties to the rich and powerful.

    Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
  11. Joy Online

    He explicitly acknowledged the “toxic culture of cronyism” allegations and the fallout from his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as the British ambassador to Washington.

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign after local election disaster
  12. Joy Online

    Furthermore, the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the ambassador to Washington—despite Mandelson’s past links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—has drawn widespread condemnation.

    Early UK local election results point to big losses for Starmer’s Labour Party

Yesterday

  1. Norwegian crown princess's son faces rape trial verdict Monday

    Marius Borg Høiby, 29, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will learn his sentence Monday on 40 charges including four counts of rape, which he denies; prosecutors seek seven years and seven months, while his defence seeks a year-and-a-half.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Trump appoints New York prosecutor as national intelligence director

    US President Donald Trump has named Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in New York, as director of national intelligence after Congress objected to his previous choice for lacking intelligence experience. Clayton, who formerly led the SEC, will oversee 18 government intelligence agencies and replace outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein sought personal tie he never reciprocated

    Bill Gates testified to a House Oversight Committee that he never had a personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, cut ties when Epstein could not deliver on fundraising, and said Epstein had used knowledge of his marital infidelities to pressure him. Gates stated he never visited Epstein's island, ranch, or Florida home, never witnessed Epstein engaged in criminal conduct, and never victimized anyone.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Trump nominates Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General

    President Donald Trump formally nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, submitting his name to the Senate after Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since April. The nomination faces scrutiny from Senate Republicans, who had pressured Blanche to scrap a weaponisation victims fund and some lawmakers have expressed skepticism about his record.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Trump nominates Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general

    US President Donald Trump will nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take on the role permanently, subject to Senate confirmation. Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, has served as interim attorney general since Trump removed Pam Bondi in April.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Republicans force Trump administration to end anti-weaponisation fund

    The justice department has ended Trump's "anti-weaponisation" fund after Republicans threatened to block a critical immigration bill over the plan. The fund, part of a settlement over a lawsuit against the IRS, would have paid people deemed unjustly targeted by the Biden administration and banned current tax audits of Trump and his family.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. Former US attorney general defends Epstein files release in Congress

    Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending her handling of the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating the Department of Justice produced nearly 3 million pages of material under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Bondi, who was removed from her post in April, acknowledged the process was complicated but said the Department produced everything required by law, though the release has faced criticism over withheld documents and identifiable victims.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Trump-backed candidate defeats Kentucky congressman Massie

    Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky critical of Donald Trump, was defeated in the primary race on Tuesday by Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, who is heading towards a 55% share of the vote. Massie's defeat is the latest in what the article describes as a multi-figure casualty count from Trump's retribution effort against critics within the Republican party.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. UK PM Starmer defends leadership after local election losses

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech defending his leadership and vowing to tackle growth, defense, Europe relations, and energy issues, following devastating local election losses and mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to resign.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. UK local elections see historic losses for Starmer's Labour Party

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered sweeping losses across traditional heartlands in British local elections, with the hard-right Reform UK and Green Party making significant gains and reshaping the UK's political landscape. Despite the electoral defeat, Starmer rejected calls to resign.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Princess Eugenie expecting third child this summer

    Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child, due in summer, Buckingham Palace announced. The baby will be 15th in line to the throne and will not hold the HRH title.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. King Charles III addresses Congress with diplomatic messaging

    King Charles III delivered a speech to Congress that addressed NATO, Ukraine, Western democracy, and climate change while earning 12 standing ovations. International outlets noted the speech contained subtle rebuttals to Trump's positions, demonstrating how the King balanced making substantive points on issues important to him while remaining cordial with his host.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. King Charles III addresses US Congress on Anglo-American ties

    King Charles III delivered an address to Congress focused on "reconciliation and renewal" between the US and UK, acknowledging times of uncertainty and tensions including conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, while seeking to ease strained relations between the two nations.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. UK ambassador says only Israel has special US relationship

    The UK's ambassador to the US told students in February that Israel is "probably" the only country with a "special relationship" with the United States, remarks first reported by the Financial Times. The UK Foreign Office said the private comments do not reflect the government's position.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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