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Judge Orders Release of Maxwell Grand Jury Files as Epstein Transparency Act Overrides Secrecy Rules
A federal judge in New York has ordered the release of grand jury transcripts and other sealed evidence from the criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell, citing sweeping language in the newly enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act that overrides longstanding confidentiality rules in the U.S. justice system. The decision marks one of the most consequential disclosures to date involving the government's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal child sex-trafficking charges. 
A federal judge in New York has ordered the release of grand jury transcripts and other sealed evidence from the criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell, citing sweeping language in the newly enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act that overrides longstanding confidentiality rules in the U.S. justice system. The decision marks one of the most consequential disclosures to date involving the government's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal child sex-trafficking charges. -
Trump’s Yellow Complexion Ignites Health Debate
A White House roundtable meant to spotlight a $12 billion farm aid package instead reignited questions about President Donald Trump's health, after his visibly yellow complexion and bandaged hand dominated online commentary. The event, held with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and farmers from across the country, was designed to reassure a sector struggling under trade disruptions and rising costs. Instead, social media seized on the president's appearance, with one user on X writing that "he is literally Homer Simpson yellow." 
A White House roundtable meant to spotlight a $12 billion farm aid package instead reignited questions about President Donald Trump's health, after his visibly yellow complexion and bandaged hand dominated online commentary. The event, held with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and farmers from across the country, was designed to reassure a sector struggling under trade disruptions and rising costs. Instead, social media seized on the president's appearance, with one user on X writing that "he is literally Homer Simpson yellow." -
50 Cent–Diddy Feud Escalates After Netflix Doc as Flowers, Legal Threats Fuel Public Clash
The long-running conflict between Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Sean "Diddy" Combs has reignited in highly public fashion, just days after Netflix released Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a four-part documentary chronicling the music mogul's rise and unraveling. Jackson, an executive producer on the project, posted an image on Instagram showing a bouquet of bright flowers he claimed was sent by Combs-a claim the imprisoned producer's representatives quickly rejected as fiction. 
The long-running conflict between Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Sean "Diddy" Combs has reignited in highly public fashion, just days after Netflix released Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a four-part documentary chronicling the music mogul's rise and unraveling. Jackson, an executive producer on the project, posted an image on Instagram showing a bouquet of bright flowers he claimed was sent by Combs-a claim the imprisoned producer's representatives quickly rejected as fiction. -
Rumors Swirl Around Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban as Friends Urge Them Toward Music Collaboration—and Possibly More
Speculation is mounting in Hollywood over the relationship between Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban, after sources close to both entertainers said their longstanding friendship has intensified following their recent divorces. Lopez, who ended her marriage to Ben Affleck in January, and Urban, who finalized his split from Nicole Kidman in September 2025, have reportedly grown closer in the months since both reentered single life. 
Speculation is mounting in Hollywood over the relationship between Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban, after sources close to both entertainers said their longstanding friendship has intensified following their recent divorces. Lopez, who ended her marriage to Ben Affleck in January, and Urban, who finalized his split from Nicole Kidman in September 2025, have reportedly grown closer in the months since both reentered single life. -
Ghislaine Maxwell Says Congress’s Epstein File Dump Risks ‘Undue Prejudice’ to Any Retrial
Ghislaine Maxwell is warning that Congress's push to unseal long-secret Jeffrey Epstein records could damage her chances of ever getting a new trial, even as a Florida judge and the Justice Department move ahead under a new federal transparency law signed by President Donald Trump. 
Ghislaine Maxwell is warning that Congress's push to unseal long-secret Jeffrey Epstein records could damage her chances of ever getting a new trial, even as a Florida judge and the Justice Department move ahead under a new federal transparency law signed by President Donald Trump. -
JD Vance Pushes Back on Marriage Rumors as Ringless Photos and Viral Hug Fuel Online Speculation
Vice President JD Vance moved to tamp down speculation about the state of his marriage to second lady Usha Vance, telling NBC News that the couple has learned to treat the growing wave of online commentary as part of public life. The remarks follow several weeks of tabloid interest sparked by photos of Usha appearing without her wedding ring and by a separate viral moment involving Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, at a Turning Point USA event. 
Vice President JD Vance moved to tamp down speculation about the state of his marriage to second lady Usha Vance, telling NBC News that the couple has learned to treat the growing wave of online commentary as part of public life. The remarks follow several weeks of tabloid interest sparked by photos of Usha appearing without her wedding ring and by a separate viral moment involving Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, at a Turning Point USA event. -
Tiffany Trump Re-Emerges as Father Praises Her Record, Spotlight Returns to President’s Most Private Daughter
Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump has long maintained a quieter public profile than her siblings, even as the president enters his second term and elevates family members into prominent political and diplomatic roles. Her recent appearance at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, where Trump publicly praised her academic record, renewed attention on what supporters and critics alike have called the family's "forgotten daughter." 
Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump has long maintained a quieter public profile than her siblings, even as the president enters his second term and elevates family members into prominent political and diplomatic roles. Her recent appearance at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, where Trump publicly praised her academic record, renewed attention on what supporters and critics alike have called the family's "forgotten daughter." -
Diddy’s Paperwork Failures Spark Legal Fight as Netflix Uses Footage He Never Secured
Sean "Diddy" Combs' long-standing practice of operating without formal contracts is now at the center of the legal storm surrounding an upcoming Netflix documentary, as former associates argue that the music mogul's own "sloppy" business habits enabled behind-the-scenes footage to reach filmmakers legally. The report, first surfaced by RadarOnline.com, comes as Combs-now incarcerated and facing federal scrutiny-attempts to block release of the documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. 
Sean "Diddy" Combs' long-standing practice of operating without formal contracts is now at the center of the legal storm surrounding an upcoming Netflix documentary, as former associates argue that the music mogul's own "sloppy" business habits enabled behind-the-scenes footage to reach filmmakers legally. The report, first surfaced by RadarOnline.com, comes as Combs-now incarcerated and facing federal scrutiny-attempts to block release of the documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. -
Bill and Hillary Clinton Face New Political Turmoil as Epstein Investigation Fuels Divorce Talks
Federal scrutiny surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's network is once again reshaping American political life, this time placing unprecedented pressure on Bill and Hillary Clinton as investigators signal the coming release of additional files. According to individuals described as close to the former First Lady, Hillary Clinton is weighing a divorce from the former president, with one estimate putting a possible settlement at £71 million. The shift comes amid intensifying demands from lawmakers and federal agencies for full disclosure of what the couple knew about Epstein's activities. 
Federal scrutiny surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's network is once again reshaping American political life, this time placing unprecedented pressure on Bill and Hillary Clinton as investigators signal the coming release of additional files. According to individuals described as close to the former First Lady, Hillary Clinton is weighing a divorce from the former president, with one estimate putting a possible settlement at £71 million. The shift comes amid intensifying demands from lawmakers and federal agencies for full disclosure of what the couple knew about Epstein's activities. -
Karoline Leavitt’s Swift-Filled Playlist Undercuts Trump’s Public Attacks on the Pop Star
A routine end-of-year social media post has unexpectedly placed the White House in an awkward cultural crosscurrent, after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's 2025 Spotify Wrapped revealed that Taylor Swift ranked among her top five most-played artists-despite President Donald Trump's long-running and explicit condemnation of the pop star. The disclosure, shared by Leavitt on Instagram, underscored how Swift's influence continues to permeate political circles even as she remains one of Trump's most frequent rhetorical targets. 
A routine end-of-year social media post has unexpectedly placed the White House in an awkward cultural crosscurrent, after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's 2025 Spotify Wrapped revealed that Taylor Swift ranked among her top five most-played artists-despite President Donald Trump's long-running and explicit condemnation of the pop star. The disclosure, shared by Leavitt on Instagram, underscored how Swift's influence continues to permeate political circles even as she remains one of Trump's most frequent rhetorical targets.
