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Epstein survivors criticise Melania Trump after surprise statement – US politics live

Melania Trump released a White House statement distancing herself from late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prompting criticism from his survivors who accused her of shifting accountability onto them to protect those in power and called out former Attorney General Pam Bondi over withheld files and exposed survivor identities. Additionally, House Democrats' attempt to pass a war powers resolution via unanimous consent failed, with plans to revisit votes when Congress returns from recess, while Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential Iran peace deal as Vice President JD Vance leads a delegation to Pakistan for talks.