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Epstein's brother, Truth Social AI chatbot & hemp

Plus: Posts online claim 12% of US air traffic is private jets. We broke down the data

November 15, 2025

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Epstein's brother sent email about Trump 'blowing' someone named 'Bubba'

Rumors spread online about an alleged email from real estate developer Mark Epstein to his brother, the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The rumors claimed Mark Epstein asked Jeffrey Epstein to check with former Trump adviser Steve Bannon about whether "Putin has the photos of Trump blowing Bubba."

The email between the brothers Epstein was authentic, confirmed by our independent review of the Epstein documents recently released by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Reporter Joey Esposito has the details.

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House Democrats blocked Republican Tim Burchett's motion to get Epstein files 'straight to the floor'?

Burchett's request required the unanimous consent of the House.

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Trump's Truth Social AI chatbot disputes his false claims

The chatbot, powered by the Perplexity AI engine, provides factual answers about rising U.S. grocery prices, the 2020 election and other topics.

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Unpacking the federal ban on certain hemp products included in deal to end shutdown

Laws around cannabis in the United States are confusing. Here's what the change might actually mean.

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Government funding bill cut food safety regulations?

The bill prohibited the FDA from enforcing regulations aimed at increasing traceability of the supply chain, among other rules.

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Posts online claim 12% of US air traffic is private jets. We broke down the data

The statistic spread online amid calls for the FAA to cancel private flights before reducing public air travel amid the government shutdown.