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Trump's Epstein Ties Resurface Amid Visa Controversy

11/16/2025

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Trump Under Scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny over past ties to Jeffrey Epstein as the House moves to vote on releasing more Epstein files.
Trump's proposal to expand the H-1B visa program drew backlash from supporters who view it as increasing foreign worker competition.
Lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James argue the prosecutions are politically motivated and should be dismissed.

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Halligan's Appointment Challenged

A federal judge will hear arguments on the legality of U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's appointment, central to the Comey and Letitia James cases.
Lawyers say Halligan's appointment is improper because she replaced Erik Siebert, who declined to indict for insufficient evidence, despite Halligan's securing indictments after subordinates refused.
Pam Bondi retroactively designated Halligan as a special attorney to oversee the prosecutions, a move that raises further legal questions.

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Trump Under Scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny over past ties to Jeffrey Epstein as the House moves to vote on releasing more Epstein files.
Trump's proposal to expand the H-1B visa program drew backlash from supporters who view it as increasing foreign worker competition.
Lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James argue the prosecutions are politically motivated and should be dismissed.

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