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More Epstein Files, Don Lemon Arrested, No Death Penalty for Mangione and more

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Jan 30, 2026
A massive DOJ release of previously withheld Jeffrey Epstein documents is announced. A former CNN anchor is arrested while covering an anti-ICE demonstration. Nationwide protests and boycotts are planned in response to immigration crackdowns. A new nominee for Federal Reserve chair is introduced along with debate over his policy stance. A judge blocks the death penalty in a high-profile federal case.
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DOJ Releases Massive Epstein File Batch

  • The DOJ said it produced roughly 3.5 million pages related to Jeffrey Epstein for public release.
  • Some material remains withheld under permitted legal exceptions.
ANECDOTE

Don Lemon Reporting Inside Disrupted Church

  • Don Lemon was inside a church in St. Paul reporting on anti-ICE protesters who interrupted a Sunday service.
  • He says he was there as a journalist and his attorney vowed to fight the charges.
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Nationwide Protests And Boycott Call

  • Protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement are spreading nationwide.
  • Organizers call for boycotts of school, work, and shopping to protest the ICE crackdown.
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