This Month
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files – but loopholes remain
The move caps a months-long saga over disclosure of documents related to the late sex offender’s case, but some of the files are expected to stay secret.
Larry Summers steps down from OpenAI board over Epstein
The departure is the latest announcement from the former US treasury secretary after lawmakers released his correspondence with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Senate, House vote almost unanimously for Epstein file release
Republican Clay Higgins of Louisiana, a fervent supporter of US President Donald Trump, was the only member of the lower house to vote against the bill.
ANZ CEO warns staff; Epstein files to be released; Nvidia’s dilemma
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Lawrence Summers to step back from public roles over ties to Epstein
The former US Treasury secretary sent repeated messages to the paedophile about a woman codenamed “peril” in 2018 and 2019, according to released files.
ASX hits 4-month low; Vic Libs’ new leader; China’s debt shock looms
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Trump’s Epstein backflip means Republicans avoid this scary question
Before the US president changed his mind, a vote in favour of releasing the files would have earned his wrath. But a vote against would have angered MAGA.
Trump flips to say House should vote for Epstein files release
The president’s shift on the release of the files is an implicit acknowledgement that supporters of the measure have enough votes to pass it the House.
Trump pulls support for Republican ally over Epstein files
The US president lashed out at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene who is calling for the release of files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The great unanswered question about Epstein and Trump
It’s possible he doesn’t like everyone being reminded he was one of the rich creeps in Epstein’s circle. Or there’s something truly sensitive yet to be revealed.
Why is Ghislaine Maxwell being pampered in prison?
Custom meals, family visits with snacks and refreshments, private exercise time and even special access to a puppy: Maxwell’s new life in minimum security.
Trump orders probe of Epstein ties to Clinton, JPMorgan
In a bid to deflect a renewed focus on his own relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Trump ordered an investigation into people who fraternised with him in the past.
Minns slams Coalition, Greens over workers’ compensation bill changes
NSW Premier Chris Minns slams the Coalition and Greens; US Secretary of War vows to protect “America’s neighbourhood” amid tensions with Venezuela. Follow live.
ASX slumps; Sohn’s stock picks; Holiday home crackdown
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‘Life among the lucrative and louche’: Epstein’s network revealed
A trove of new documents shows fresh details about the sex offender’s powerful connections and how he handled them.
Epstein emails say Trump ‘knew about girls’, ‘spent hours’ with victim
Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein raise questions about the US president’s knowledge of the disgraced paedophile financier’s conduct.
Larry Summers, Goldman lawyer slammed Trump in Epstein emails
In one October 2017 exchange, Lawrence Summers, who served as Treasury secretary from 1999 to 2001, told Jeffrey Epstein that Trump’s “world will collapse”.
Jobless rate falls; ASIC sues SQM, Sequoia; CBA’s shocking $25b dive
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Why Epstein was never going away
The issue is Donald Trump’s Achilles heel – and the US president knows it. So do some Republicans wondering who will lead MAGA in a post-Trump world.
US lawmakers demand former prince Andrew spill beans on Epstein
US Democrats made the demand as King Charles formally stripped his brother, fallen royal Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, of his title of prince.