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NBC News Top Stories | Judge says Trump admin attempted to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with its IRS settlement by Gary Grumbach, Dareh Gregorian AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was filed “in bad faith” to manipulate the judicial process and secure immunity for Trump‑affiliated individuals, rather than to vindicate any legal right. The judge found that the case was never truly adversarial, noting the $1.776 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund was a branding effort, and she imposed sanctions on several of Trump’s lawyers—including acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, and attorney Alejandro Brito—and barred another lawyer, Daniel Z. Epstein, from filing cases in the Southern District of Florida for at least a year. Williams also ordered that Trump, his organization, and related parties may not reference the disputed settlement in any future legal or administrative proceeding, and referred the matter to bar associations for possible disciplinary action. Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-says-trump-administration-attempted-manipulate-judicial-process-rcna587321 #DonaldTrump #KathleenWilliams #IRS #JusticeDepartment #TrumpOrganization #ToddBlanche #StanleyWoodward #AlejandroBrito #DanielEpstein

Bloomberg: The US #JusticeDepartment is probing how #Iran’s #supremeleader built a global #investment #portfolio with exposure to #WallStreet #banks, according to four officials with direct knowledge of the matter. #Iran

undefined | Letters to the Editor: Melania Trump deserves credit for calling for hearings with Epstein's victims When Melania Trump took the podium in the White House’s Grand Foyer on Thursday, she called for congressional hearings that would allow the victims of Jeffrey Epstein to tell their stories. Her statement marked a stark reversal of earlier messages from the White House and the Justice Department that the Epstein case was “closed.” President Trump, when asked if he knew what his wife would say, replied that he “didn’t know anything about it,” a remark that underscored the growing disconnect within the administration about how to handle the scandal. The significance of Melania’s appeal lies in its focus on the victims themselves. If House Republicans act on her urging and convene the hearings, they will be entering a realm the current administration has tried to avoid, but one that could finally give Epstein’s survivors a platform for their testimony. Advocates argue that the hearings should remain centered on hearing these voices, and they credit the first lady for daring to bring the issue back to the national conversation, even as critics lament that the president appears less clear‑headed on the matter. Commentators note that the truth about any personal connection between Melania Trump and Epstein may never be known, yet the controversy has rekindled public interest in a story that had been eclipsed by the ongoing Iran war. Denny Freidenrich of Laguna Beach praised Melania for her courageous stance, while Ken Derow of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, observed that the first lady’s press conference has revived attention to an Epstein scandal her husband seems eager to bury, raising questions about who benefits from the renewed scrutiny. Read more: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2026-04-11/melania-trump-jeffrey-epstein #melaniatrump #jeffreyepstein #whitehouse #justicedepartment #epstein

undefined | Former attorney general Pam Bondi will not testify on Epstein files next week, justice department says Pam Bondi, the former U.S. attorney general, will not appear for the April 14 deposition the House Oversight Committee scheduled to question her about the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The department informed the committee that Bondi was “subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General,” but she was removed from that post by President Donald Trump the week before, leaving her without the authority to comply. Committee staff confirmed to the BBC that Bondi will not testify next week. Republican member Nancy Mace argued that the subpoena still obliges Bondi to appear, noting that her loss of the attorney‑general title “does not erase her obligation to testify and does not end Congressional oversight.” She urged committee chairman James Comer to publicly reaffirm Bondi’s legal duty to be deposed. Democratic ranking member Robert Garcia echoed this demand, warning that if Bondi defies the subpoena the committee will pursue contempt charges. Bondi has not issued a statement on the matter. The subpoena, issued earlier this year, sought answers about possible mismanagement of the Justice Department’s probe into Epstein and the release of related documents required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Lawmakers have pressed for full disclosure of the millions of files the agency released, after criticism that some survivor information was redacted and that non‑victim identities were protected. The committee has already secured testimony from high‑profile figures such as the Clintons and has scheduled Bill Gates to testify in June, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expected to appear soon. Read more: undefined #pambondi #justicedepartment #houseoversightcommittee #jeffreyepstein #donaldtrump

bing news | Pam Bondi Backs Out Of Deposition On Jeffrey Epstein Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is refusing to sit for a deposition scheduled for April 14 before the House Oversight Committee that is investigating the government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein. The committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R‑Ky.), issued a subpoena to Bondi after a bipartisan vote—five Republicans joined all Democrats—to demand her testimony in her capacity as attorney general. The Justice Department, however, told the panel that Bondi need not appear because she was fired by President Donald Trump the previous month, arguing that the subpoena “no longer applies” after the leadership transition. Committee members dispute that justification. They note that former attorneys general who left office were still required to provide sworn statements, and only former AG Bill Barr was allowed a transcribed interview. Under Bondi’s tenure, the Justice Department struggled to meet the statutory deadline for releasing the Epstein files, mistakenly redacting documents and withholding others. The released material included a 2003 birthday message from Trump to Epstein and an FBI file alleging an unverified claim that Trump sexually assaulted a minor in the 1980s, while some files remain hidden. Republican and Democratic lawmakers on the committee say Bondi’s departure does not excuse her from accountability. Rep. Nancy Mace (R‑S.C.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D‑Calif.) urged Comer to enforce the subpoena, warning that failure to appear could lead to a contempt finding. Rep. James Walkinshaw (D‑Va.) echoed the call, stating that the subpoena “did not become null and void when she was fired” and that Bondi must comply with the law. Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pam-bondi-backs-out-epstein-deposition_n_69d67247e4b048dba44a32fd #pambondi #jeffreyepstein #houseoversightcommittee #justicedepartment #donaldtrump

bing news | Bill Gates’ pal Boris Nikolic asked Jeffrey Epstein for ‘nude’ pics of ‘hot girls,’ bantered about strippers Bill Gates’ longtime science adviser, Boris Nikolic, was found in a cache of Justice Department‑released emails asking Jeffrey Epstein for “nude or semi‑nude” pictures of “hot girls” and trading crude, sexualized comments about women and strippers. The correspondence, dated between 2011 and 2014, shows Nikolic requesting images from Epstein’s “modeling days,” joking about arranging a Victoria Secret shoot, and even mentioning a birthday cake that would contain “stripers” (sic). One exchange even includes a purported comment from Gates after a dinner, describing a woman as looking “much hotter tonight” and noting she “touched him under table ;)”. Bloomberg noted that the emails contain no evidence that Gates or Nikolic were aware of Epstein’s sex‑crime convictions, and Gates has repeatedly denied ever visiting Epstein’s private Caribbean island or having any illicit contact with his victims. The emails also reveal that Epstein invited Nikolic to the island in December 2011, to which Nikolic replied that he would come with “Rosemary and Linda.” Gates has said the relationship with Epstein began in 2011, after the financier’s 2008 guilty plea, and was initially framed around philanthropy and global‑health funding before being cut off when no charitable donations materialized. The newly released messages add detail to the troubled period in Gates’ personal and professional life, showing how Epstein tried to insert himself into Gates’ orbit through Nikolic, who acted as a go‑between for meetings and messages. While Gates acknowledges two extramarital affairs and claims Epstein later learned of them, he insists he “did nothing illicit” with Epstein and has dismissed the email claims of deeper involvement as false. The Post has sought comment from Gates and Nikolic. Read more: https://nypost.com/2026/03/27/business/bill-gates-pal-boris-nikolic-asked-jeffrey-epstein-for-nude-pics-of-hot-girls-bantered-about-strippers/ #billgates #borisnikolic #jeffreyepstein #justicedepartment #victoriasecret

yahoo news | Trump’s DOJ Shredded ‘Huge’ Pile of Epstein Docs After Death by undefined Less than a week after disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in a New York jail, a Justice Department “After‑Actions” team from the Bureau of Prisons entered the Metropolitan Correctional Center, collected and shredded “huge amounts of paperwork.” According to a redacted FBI report, bags of shredded documents were loaded into a dumpster at the rear gate, with at least one inmate allegedly assisting in the disposal. The report notes that officials from the Assistant Inspector General’s office, the FBI and the BOP were present as the team shredded the files and that the dumpster was scheduled for pickup the following Monday, prompting concerns that potentially crucial evidence was being destroyed during an ongoing investigation. Epstein’s death, officially ruled a suicide, has spawned numerous conspiracy theories. Newly released surveillance footage shows two prison guards walking near Epstein’s cell the night of his death, apparently chatting on phones instead of conducting mandatory 3 a.m. rounds, and later falsifying logs to claim they had checked on him. Then‑Attorney General William Barr said he was “appalled” by the circumstances, while the DOJ quickly instructed the New York City Police Department to stand down its investigation and asked New Mexico authorities to suspend a probe into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch property, which is alleged to be a burial site for two foreign girls. Public demand for the Epstein files grew after the FBI and DOJ announced that Epstein did not possess a “client list” and that his death was a suicide. President Trump, who maintained a long‑standing friendship with Epstein, dismissed the documents as a “Democrat hoax” and urged his supporters to “move on.” The DOJ eventually released about half of the files—roughly 3.5 million documents—many heavily redacted but containing thousands of references to Trump and other high‑profile figures, a release that has continued to fuel intense political scrutiny and debate. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-doj-shredded-huge-pile-161908728.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #trump #doj #epstein #justicedepartment #fbi

Agenzia Nova: Usa: giudice blocca indagini dipartimento Giustizia su presidente Fed Powell, "non ci sono prove" 13 mar 20:26 - (Agenzia Nova) - Il giudice federale James Boasberg, capo giudice del Tribunale distrettuale degli Stati Uniti di Washington,... (Was) Judge blocks Justice Department investigation into Fed Chairman Powell, “there are no grounds” 13 Mar 20:26 - (Agenzia Nova) - U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Washington,... (Was) #JusticeDepartment #Powell #AgenziaNova #DistrictCourt #JamesBoasberg

The Justice Department has finalized new regulations that effectively eliminate the use of “disparate impact” analysis—a key tool for proving racial discrimination based on statistical disparities—marking a significant rollback of civil rights protections. These regulations, issued without public comment, narrow the ability of government and private entities to be investigated or sued for policies that unintentionally cause racial disparities, focusing instead on intent-based discrimination. The move aligns with conservative arguments that discrimination should only be proven through explicit intent, rather than data showing unequal impact. Critics warn that this shift could weaken efforts to address systemic racial inequities, as it makes it significantly harder to challenge policies that unintentionally disadvantage marginalized groups. More here: https://wapo.st/4s2l6iC #CivilRights #DisparateImpact #JusticeDepartment #RacialJustice #RegulatoryChange #LegalPolicy #discrimination