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New Epstein Files Fail to Quell Outrage: Advocates Claim Key Documents Remain Withheld. AI-Generated.
The ongoing legal saga surrounding the infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein continues to cast a dark shadow over the world of politics, business, and law enforcement. Despite the release of new files by the U.S. government, critics argue that these documents fail to provide the full scope of Epstein’s criminal activities and those involved. Advocacy groups and legal experts claim that key evidence remains hidden, preventing a true reckoning of the circumstances that allowed Epstein’s abuse to persist for so long.
By Ayesha Lashari23 days ago in The Swamp
I'm Not Surprised with Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj has turned into MAGA Barbie and I am not surprised since I had never been a fan of Nicki, I did liked her music, and I never really liked Nicki since the 2010s. Honestly, during the 2010s era, I was a teen in high school, all teens were obsessing with Young Money artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, Lil Twist, Birdman, and then there was Nicki Minaj, the Barbie wig wearing bimbo wearing wack ass fashion wannabe Lady Gaga even though she admires and respects her. Recently, Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest summit invited by Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk and the new leader of Turning Point. At the event, Maga Minaj was speaking for her administration and upmost respect for President Trump. Minaj was calling the current Vice President J.D. Vance an "assassin" in a cringey way like why say that in front of a widow whose husband got assassinated. Her remarks led to significant fan backlash, and as of Wednesday, her Instagram account now reads: “Sorry, this page isn’t available.” A number of followers unfollowed the supposed Queen of Rap after showing support for Trump. Barbz fans were mixed with emotions about Nicki's support. Honestly, it didn't surprise me that Ms. Minaj is showing support for Trump. Here are reasons why...
By Gladys W. Muturi25 days ago in The Swamp
Only 12 Palestinians Entered Egypt from Gaza on the First Day of Rafah Border Reopening. AI-Generated.
When the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened after months of closure, many Palestinians hoped it would mark the beginning of relief from isolation and suffering. The crossing is Gaza’s only gateway to the outside world not controlled by Israel, and its reopening carried strong symbolic and humanitarian meaning.
By Sajida Sikandar25 days ago in The Swamp
Rules for Authors 2026
Rules for Authors 2026 Remember Control the Masses? Word Patrol 2026 I am sharing these notes because it is not about me but about the authoritarian system under which we are living. One Need to research rules for authors, artists, etc.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 26 days ago in The Swamp
Judge Orders Release of Five-Year-Old Child Detained by ICE in Minneapolis. AI-Generated.
The arrest of a five-year-old child by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis has ignited a fierce national debate on immigration enforcement, child rights, and the treatment of asylum-seeking families in the United States. After days of public outrage, legal pressure, and protests, a federal judge has ordered the immediate release of the child and his father from detention.
By Ayesha Lashari27 days ago in The Swamp
Indonesian Couple Caned 140 Times for Sex and Alcohol Offences. AI-Generated.
An Indonesian couple has been sentenced to a combined total of 140 lashes for violating Islamic law in the conservative province of Aceh, once again drawing international attention to the region’s controversial use of public caning as punishment. The case, involving offences related to sexual relations outside marriage and alcohol consumption, has sparked renewed debate over human rights, cultural autonomy, and the limits of religious law in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country.
By Ayesha Lashari29 days ago in The Swamp
Trump Says ‘Very Dangerous’ for UK to Do Business with China as Starmer Lands in Shanghai. AI-Generated.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the United Kingdom over deepening economic ties with China, calling such engagement “very dangerous” at a time when British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Shanghai to advance trade and diplomatic relations. Trump’s remarks have reignited debate over how Western nations should navigate their relationship with Beijing amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic interdependence.
By Ayesha Lashari29 days ago in The Swamp
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Triggers Airport Screenings Across Asia. AI-Generated.
A Nipah virus outbreak in India has prompted heightened alert levels across Asia, with several countries introducing airport health screenings to prevent the virus from spreading beyond national borders. While officials stress that the situation is under control, memories of COVID-19 have made governments and travelers alike wary of any emerging infectious threat.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
Brooklyn Beckham Ignores Family’s Reunion as He Shares Loved-Up Nicola Peltz Pictures — and a $111,000 Bottle of Wine. AI-Generated.
Brooklyn Beckham has once again found himself at the center of public attention—not for what he said, but for what he didn’t. As the Beckham family reportedly reunited with loved ones in a moment meant to symbolize togetherness, the eldest Beckham son appeared to ignore the occasion entirely. Instead, Brooklyn chose to share affectionate images with his wife, Nicola Peltz, alongside a striking detail that did not go unnoticed: a bottle of wine reportedly worth $111,000.
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in The Swamp
Shabana Mahmood: Teething Troubles with One in, One Out Deal.
Keir Starmer did a deal with French President Emmanuel Macron. The agreement is one in, one out. In other words, we send a migrant back to France, and we accept one from France. Or at least that's the basic theory of it. So illegal migrants can be removed from Britain, and an equal number can come to Britain via the legal route. However, some have questioned the logic of this. Surely a sound policy would be stop or at least deter migrants from crossing the English Channel in the first place. The Channel is the busiest or one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, so dinghies stacked up with people are taking a hell of a risk. There have been no collisions with shipping as far as I know; however, dinghies have capsized with fatalities. Mr. Starmer was also supposed to be cracking down on the gangs exploiting migrants, but how well that has gone, I cannot say.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a month ago in The Swamp
