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President Trump announced that he has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. This decision comes after months of controversy and follows nearly unanimous approval by both the House and Senate, where the bill passed with a vote of 427 to 1 in the House.

Trump's post on Truth Social suggested that the release could expose prominent Democrats linked to Epstein, stating, 'Perhaps the truth about these Democrats and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein will soon be revealed.' This marks a significant shift for Trump, who previously advised Republicans to steer clear of the Epstein issue, calling it a distraction.

Maria Farmer, a survivor who accused Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexual abuse, expressed that the bill-signing was a long-awaited step towards accountability, stating, 'After being left in the dark for decades, Congress finally listened to survivors.' Meanwhile, Democratic Rep.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted for allegedly embezzling millions in FEMA funds, with claims that she funneled overpaid federal disaster relief money into her campaign. The Justice Department accused Cherfilus-McCormick of conspiring to steal these funds, which she has vehemently denied, calling the indictment a baseless attack.

Additionally, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has taken leave from Harvard following the release of emails revealing his previous communications with Epstein. Although Summers has not been accused of any wrongdoing, the university is reviewing the implications of these emails.

In a separate political development, Trump is set to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House this Friday, amid tensions stemming from their opposing political views. Mamdani, who has been critical of Trump, aims to discuss issues such as public safety and the affordability agenda that resonated with voters in his recent election.

Trump, for his part, has referred to Mamdani as 'the Communist Mayor of New York City,' reflecting the charged political atmosphere surrounding their meeting. Lastly, NASA has released stunning images of an interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, as it makes a rare pass through our solar system.

This comet, only the third of its kind ever confirmed, is currently visible from Earth, and NASA officials are excited about the scientific opportunities it presents. These events highlight significant political, legal, and scientific developments occurring on both national and global stages.