Epstein victims oppose Todd Blanche after DOJ meeting on Senate vote
Why it matters: Sen. Thom Tillis had demanded the meeting before backing Blanche, and one GOP defection could sink him in committee.
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#Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein survivor urges Senate to reject Blanche after DOJ meeting
Why it matters: The clash adds pressure ahead of the acting attorney general's confirmation vote and revives questions over past Epstein decisions.
Blanche defends Epstein file review in tense Senate hearing
What's new: Trump's attorney general pick said the DOJ could still prosecute new suspects if fresh evidence emerges.
PBS NewsHour, Fox News +1
2 GOP senators waver, putting Todd Blanche AG bid at risk
What's next: If John Cornyn or Thom Tillis votes no in committee, Blanche's nomination could stall before reaching the full Senate.
The New York Times, CNBC +1
Epstein survivor presses senators as Todd Blanche faces DOJ vote
What's new: Dani Bensky said DOJ file releases exposed her name, phone number and former addresses, and she said Blanche never met with survivors.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Todd Blanche faces Senate test in bid to lead Justice Department
What's next: Blanche needs unanimous GOP support on the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance his nomination.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +5
Ex-Goldman lawyer tells House Epstein deceived her for years
What's new: Kathryn Ruemmler said she would have gone to law enforcement if she had seen signs Epstein was abusing women or girls.
The New York Times, CNBC +2
Blanche defends Epstein file review in Senate AG hearing
What's new: Blanche said the DOJ would bring charges if new evidence emerges and called a proposed $1.8 billion fund "dead."
PBS NewsHour, ABC News +1
Buffett redirects $6 billion gift, drops Gates Foundation
What's new: Buffett said all his remaining Berkshire Hathaway shares will go to four family foundations by Dec. 31, 2034.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times +1
Bill Gates told House panel Epstein weighed blackmail over affairs
What's new: Transcripts show Gates said Epstein used “veiled” pressure as Congress reviews the handling of the sex-trafficking case.
The Straits Times, CNBC Indonesia +2
Ghislaine Maxwell seeks to void 2021 sex-trafficking conviction
What's new: Prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject the bid, calling her claims speculative and procedurally barred.
The Straits Times, ABC News
House releases Bill Gates, Lesley Groff transcripts in Epstein probe
What's new: Gates told lawmakers he met Epstein to seek support for the Gates Foundation and called those contacts a "grave error in judgment."
CNBC, PBS NewsHour
Norway court set to rule on 40 charges against Marius Borg Høiby
What's next: Prosecutors want 7 years, 7 months in prison, while the defense argues for about 18 months.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +2
Book portrays Trump team holding Epstein strategy sessions
What's new: The account says aides weighed releasing more material and discussed whether a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon would deepen the backlash.
Bill Gates faces House questioning in Jeffrey Epstein probe
What's new: Lawmakers are expected to ask about meetings, emails and philanthropy ties after Justice Department files named Gates.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +8
Epstein aide Lesley Groff sits for House Oversight interview
What's next: Bill Gates is due before the panel Wednesday as lawmakers widen their review of the government's handling of Epstein-related cases.
CNBC, PBS NewsHour
Mace casts South Carolina GOP governor primary as tight fight
What's new: Nancy Mace argued Donald Trump's backing of Pamela Evette gave her only a modest lift ahead of the June 9 vote.
The New York Times, Fox News
Trump taps Todd Blanche for AG as Epstein rollout draws scrutiny
Why it matters: Blanche could face bipartisan questions over the Justice Department's handling of Epstein records and a disputed compensation fund.
Audit finds Prince Andrew profited from sublets at Royal Lodge
What's new: The watchdog could not determine how much Andrew earned, and lawmakers plan a 2026 inquiry into royal properties.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Pam Bondi defends Epstein files release in House interview
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told House lawmakers the DOJ released all files required by the Epstein law, while admitting redaction mistakes.
BBC News (US & Canada), PBS NewsHour +1