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Bill Clinton Deposition, Federal Anthropic Phase Out, NASA’s Moon Landing Changes and more

Feb 27, 2026
A rundown of high‑profile legal testimony tied to the Jeffrey Epstein probe. A tense advisory from the U.S. embassy about potential strike risks in Israel. A presidential order to halt a major AI company’s use across federal agencies. A courtroom moment as a father testifies in his teen’s school shooting trial. Changes to NASA’s lunar return plans and how missions will be altered.
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Clinton Says Brief Acquaintance And Limited Recall

  • Bill Clinton said he had a brief acquaintance with Jeffrey Epstein and repeatedly answered he did not recall some questions.
  • Afoma D.K. notes Clinton cooperated with lawmakers while saying I didn't recall, and his deposition followed Hillary Clinton's six-hour closed-door questioning.
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Embassy Urges Staff To Leave Over Potential Iran Strike

  • U.S. embassy staff in Israel received an urgent warning to leave if they wanted ahead of a possible U.S. strike on Iran.
  • Afoma D.K. reports the message came from the U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee as forces build up, and flights were expected to be in high demand.
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Trump Directs Federal Phase Out Of Anthropic Products

  • President Trump ordered all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic products with a six-month phase-out timeline.
  • Afoma D.K. notes the Pentagon uses Anthropic's Claude on classified networks and Anthropic objects to restrictions on military uses like autonomous weapons.
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