US-Iran nuclear talks stall in Geneva as negotiators exchange proposals but fail to bridge gaps on enrichment and stockpiles amid US military deployments to the Middle East. Republicans brace for House and Senate losses in the 2026 midterms due to unfulfilled promises on immigration, fiscal cuts, and transparency.
Pam Bondi faces sharp criticism during a House Judiciary Committee hearing over redacted Epstein files and demands for more document releases. Newly disclosed documents reveal Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s continued ties to Jeffrey Epstein after his 2008 conviction, fueling calls for his resignation.
The Department of Justice unredacts Epstein files naming Les Wexner as an accomplice and reveals other potential incriminated figures, prompting bipartisan lawmakers to demand full disclosure. Bad Bunny headlines the Super Bowl LIX halftime show with a Latin-themed performance celebrating hemispheric cultures, sparking conservative backlash and a rival Kid Rock event.
Viral hoaxes from Jeffrey Epstein’s unsealed DOJ files, such as satanic bank transfers and child yoga classes, are debunked as transcription errors and misread emails. Epstein built his fortune and influence through Jewish billionaires Les Wexner and Leon Black, forging ties to Israeli figures like Ehud Barak and U.S. political networks.