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Epstein Sex Crime Network 1 of 17

Over 90 FBI interview records appear missing from DOJ's Epstein file release, including three related to a woman who says Epstein abused her as a child and who also accused Trump of sexual assault.

Source: CNN

February 24, 2026

Congress 2 of 17

Rep. Tony Gonzales refuses to resign over allegations he had an affair with a district staffer who later died by setting herself on fire.

Faces primary challenger March 3

Source: The Hill

February 24, 2026

Courts 3 of 17

Federal judiciary asks Congress to take courthouse control from GSA after DOGE cuts eliminated nearly half the agency's staff, leaving buildings with collapsing ceilings and contaminated water.

Some courthouses targeted for sale without input

Source: Politico

February 24, 2026

Immigration 4 of 17

White House weighs executive order requiring banks to collect citizenship information from all customers, a new enforcement tool that banks say has no clear legal basis.

No prohibition exists on noncitizen accounts exists

Source: The Wall Street Journal

February 24, 2026

Fighting Back 5 of 17

Rep. Al Green escorted out of second consecutive State of the Union after holding sign reading "Black People Aren't Apes" referencing Trump's deleted social media post depicting the Obamas.

Censured for last year's removal

Source: Houston Public Media

February 24, 2026

Immigration 6 of 17

DOJ sues New Jersey Gov. Sherrill over executive order prohibiting ICE from entering nonpublic areas of state property without a warrant for civil immigration enforcement.

Follows Murphy-era Safe Communities Act

Source: CBS News

February 24, 2026

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