Pam Bondi admits to ‘redaction errors’ in Epstein files but defends DoJ’s handling

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Ex-attorney general tells House committee she did not ‘lead every aspect’ of effort but rather delegated to Todd Blanche

Pam Bondi, the former attorney general, defended the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files under her leadership on Friday, and told lawmakers on the House oversight and reform committee that she did not “lead every aspect” of the department’s effort, but rather she delegated oversight of the process to Todd Blanche, her former deputy attorney general, who is now acting attorney general.

Democratic lawmakers also said that Bondi refused to answer questions about Donald Trump’s involvement in the release of the files.

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Putin Claims Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion Nears End Without Providing Timeline – UNITED24 Media

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  1. Putin Claims Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion Nears End Without Providing Timeline  UNITED24 Media
  2. Putin says remark on Ukraine war coming to an end was based on battlefield advances  Reuters
  3. Russia does not rule out a diplomatic conclusion to the war in Ukraine but insists on adhering to the Anchorage framework.  ubn.news
  4. Putin reiterates claim that war is nearing its end but refuses to give timeline  Українська правда
  5. 'Madman': Ukraine's official responds to Putin’s fantasies about front line  RBC-Ukraine
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UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist – Reuters

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  1. UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist  Reuters
  2. U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List  The New York Times
  3. UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict  The Guardian
  4. UN report accuses Israeli forces of rape, sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees  Haaretz
  5. Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time  BBC
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China’s Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly ‘stranded’ (video) – Space

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  1. China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded' (video)  Space
  2. China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth  Reuters
  3. Chinese astronauts return from country’s longest space expedition  wng.org
  4. Mission success: China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth  news.cgtn.com
  5. Shenzhou-21 crew returns to Earth; taikonaut brings back apple from space, wishing future missions safe  Global Times
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China’s Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly ‘stranded’ (video) – Space

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  1. China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded' (video)  Space
  2. China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth  Reuters
  3. Chinese astronauts return from country’s longest space expedition  wng.org
  4. Mission success: China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth  news.cgtn.com
  5. Shenzhou-21 crew returns to Earth; taikonaut brings back apple from space, wishing future missions safe  Global Times
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Moscow-led economic grouping threatens to suspend Armenia over its EU bid – AP News

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  1. Moscow-led economic grouping threatens to suspend Armenia over its EU bid  AP News
  2. Russia recalls Armenia ambassador over EU ties  DW.com
  3. Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote  Reuters
  4. Russia Pulls Ambassador From Armenia After Putin Warns Against EU Alignment  The Moscow Times
  5. Putin threatens Armenia with "Ukrainian scenario" over its EU integration aims  Українська правда
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Germany pushes back on US attack over streaming law – politico.eu

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  1. Germany pushes back on US attack over streaming law  politico.eu
  2. US Trade Chief Says German Streaming Quotas Violate Trade Deal  Bloomberg.com
  3. Netflix hits out over German plan to make groups invest more in Europe  Financial Times
  4. Germany Updates Federal Film Funding with Draft Guidelines  The National Law Review
  5. Germany boosts production incentives to €250m and paves way for investment obligation  Screen Daily
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for “big attacks” by Russia in next 24 hours – CBS News

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  1. Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours  CBS News
  2. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 25, 2026  Institute for the Study of War
  3. Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine  Reuters
  4. Could Russia Hit Harder? It at Least Wants Ukraine to Think So.  The New York Times
  5. Security Council LIVE: Mounting attacks and Russian threats prompt emergency Ukraine meeting  UN News
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Berlin gives the OK for tougher trade action on China – politico.eu

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  1. Berlin gives the OK for tougher trade action on China  politico.eu
  2. Europe Is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.  The New York Times
  3. China Threatens to Launch Trade Probes Against the European Union  WSJ
  4. European Commission debates policy shift to protect industry from China  Yahoo Finance
  5. Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation  South China Morning Post
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