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18.07.2025

Epstein Records Unsealing Petitioned

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 18.07.2025.

It displays 204 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.07.2025 โ‡ข Epstein Records Unsealing Petitioned
โŒจUS media coverage remained heavily focused on the Jeffrey Epstein files throughout the day. Early reports detailed a disputed 2003 "bawdy" letter allegedly from President Trump to Epstein, which Trump vehemently denied, prompting threats of lawsuits against The Wall Street Journal. As the day progressed, editorial attention shifted to Trump's directive for Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal grand jury testimony, seen by some outlets as a "rare concession". Concurrently, the House finalized $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, a legislative outcome from earlier discussions. By the evening, a significant new story emerged with an explosion at an LA County Sheriff's training facility, killing three deputies. Later developments included the Justice Department formally petitioning a judge to unseal the Epstein grand jury records, while a separate report highlighted a prisoner swap with Venezuela.
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00:15 (04:15)โ‡ขThe Epstein Files Unseal Order

โŒจUS media coverage remains dominated by the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, specifically President Trump's directive for Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal grand jury testimony (ABC News, Breitbart, CBS, NYTimes, Newsweek, Washington Post, The Daily Beast, The Daily Wire, HuffPost). This order follows new reports detailing a disputed 2003 letter to Epstein, which Trump vehemently denies and has prompted threats of litigation against The Wall Street Journal (MSNBC, AP News, The Daily Wire, One America News Network, HuffPost). Separately, the House finalized $9 billion cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid (Boston Globe, NPR).
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The controversy over President Donald Trumpโ€™s handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation entered a new dimension Thursday as his administration struggles to make good on its promises to release details on the sex trafficking case involving a one-time friend of the now-president.
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06:12 (10:12)โ‡ขThe Epstein Files' Release Mandate

โŒจUS media continues its focus on President Trump's directive for Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury testimony (NYTimes, One America News Network, Breitbart, CBS). This comes amidst ongoing scrutiny over a disputed 2003 letter allegedly from Trump to Epstein, with Trump denying the report (Newsweek, AP News, The Daily Beast, CNN, MSNBC, The Daily Wire, HuffPost). Concurrently, the House has approved $9 billion in spending cuts targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting (ABC News, Washington Post, USA Today, Boston Globe, NPR).
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Digital technology was sold as a liberating tool that could free individuals from state power. Yet the state security apparatus always had a different view โ€” and now itโ€™s taking back control of its own creation.
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08:56 (12:56)โ‡ขEpstein's Unfolding Pages

โŒจUS media largely centers on the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein controversy, with President Trump reiterating his directive for Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal grand jury testimony (CNN, Newsweek, Washington Post). Amidst scrutiny of an alleged "lewd letter" from Trump, which he denies (USA Today, HuffPost), the House also gave final approval to claw back $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid (Boston Globe, ABC News).
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Over 30 delegates from across the Global South convened in Bogotรก, Colombia, this week to challenge Israeli impunity. Member states such as Colombia and South Africa ratified resolutions to ban weapons transfers and renew legal action to stop the genocide.
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11:06 (15:06)โ‡ขEpstein Files: The Concession and the Counterattack

โŒจUS media heavily concentrates on President Trump's stance and actions regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump has repeatedly ordered the release of grand jury testimony, with some outlets noting this as a "rare concession" (USA Today, CBS, The Blaze). Simultaneously, Trump continues to deny reports of a disputed "lewd letter," claiming "no smoking gun" and threatening lawsuits against media outlets like Murdoch's WSJ over their reporting (ABC News, MSNBC, Newsweek, HuffPost).
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The myths that billionaires earn, invent, or give their way to virtue donโ€™t survive scrutiny. Billionaire wealth isnโ€™t built on genius โ€” it rests on public investment and ends with the power to shape law, labor, and markets.
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13:08 (17:08)โ‡ขEpstein's Echoes and Explosive Reality

โŒจUS media continues its significant focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files and President Trump's ongoing engagement. Trump vows lawsuits over disputed letters and demands the release of grand jury testimony, actions seen by some as a concession (Newsweek, USA Today). He faces scrutiny for denying specific reports, with supporters rallying behind him (CNN, MSNBC, The Daily Beast). Concurrently, an explosion at an LA County Sheriff's training facility killed three deputies (CBS, Fox News, The Daily Wire, One America News Network).
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15:42 (19:42)โ‡ขEpstein's Grand Jury Echoes

โŒจUS media continues its significant focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files and President Trump's evolving response. Trump faces criticism over his handling of grand jury testimony, with some calling it a "smokescreen" amidst his denials and threats of lawsuits. Concurrently, an explosion at an LA County Sheriff's Department facility has left three dead, garnering widespread attention. Separately, House Republicans approved Trump's rescissions package, targeting federal foreign aid and public broadcasting.
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16:59 (20:59)โ‡ขEpstein Files: Denials and Deferrals

โŒจUS media maintains its intense focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files, with President Trump now claiming documents are faked, despite many being public (ABC News). He has also indicated he will defer to court approval for their release, amid ongoing scrutiny of his alleged ties (NYTimes, USA Today, The Daily Beast). A significant new development is the prisoner swap, which saw ten Americans freed from Venezuela in exchange for migrants (CBS, Washington Post, AP News).
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To fend off illiberalism from the White House, the universityโ€™s president also has to confront illiberalism on campus.
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The Justice Department has asked a federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s case amid a firestorm over the Trump administrationโ€™s handling of records related to the wealthy financier.
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18:35 (22:35)โ‡ขEpstein Records Unsealing Sought

โŒจUS media heavily emphasizes the Jeffrey Epstein case, with President Trump's Justice Department formally requesting a judge to unseal grand jury transcripts (ABC News, CBS, CNN, AP News, USA Today, NYTimes). This marks an escalation in the ongoing scrutiny and follows Trump's previous indications of deferring to court approval. A prisoner swap with Venezuela, mediated through El Salvador, also remains in discussion (CNN, Washington Post).
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21:17 (01:17)โ‡ขTrump Sues Media Over Epstein Reporting

โŒจUS media heavily focuses on President Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein (Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, Common Dreams, NPR, AP News, The Daily Wire). This legal action follows ongoing scrutiny of Trump's connections to Epstein and previous discussions about the unsealing of grand jury records and Trump's deferral to courts regarding the files (ABC News, MSNBC, NYTimes, The Daily Beast). The lawsuit marks an escalation in the president's response to media coverage.
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