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Grift 1 of 8

Trump-appointed panel approves a 24-carat gold coin depicting the president for America's 250th anniversary after the citizens advisory committee was bypassed.

Advisory panel never reviewed designs

Source: NBC News

March 19, 2026

Epstein Sex Crime Network 2 of 8

Epstein's longtime lawyer tells House panel he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of crimes, as Democrats press for details on a settlement with a woman who accused Trump.

Hard drives from Epstein investigators confirmed

Source: CBS News

March 19, 2026

Congress 3 of 8

Democratic Sen. Fetterman casts the deciding vote as Senate committee advances Mullin's DHS nomination 8-7, after Chairman Paul votes no over anger and violence concerns.

Source: ABC News

March 19, 2026

Criminal Justice 4 of 8

Georgia charges a woman with felony murder after police say she took pills to induce an abortion, in one of the first such cases since the state's heartbeat law took effect.

Hospital security called police

Source: WXIA Atlanta

March 19, 2026

Foreign Relations 5 of 8

Trump invokes Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor while seated next to Japan's prime minister, after a Japanese reporter asks why allies weren't consulted on Iran.

Audible groan from press corps

Source: The Japan Times

March 19, 2026

Courts 6 of 8

Federal judge vacates RFK Jr.'s declaration targeting gender-affirming care, ruling HHS exceeded its authority and calling the approach "break it and see."

21 states sued, summary judgment granted

Source: Courthouse News Service

March 19, 2026

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