Epstein’s Secret “Birthday Book” Set to Expose Trump Note

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The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to turn over a 2003 “birthday book” containing messages from high-profile individuals—including a reportedly explicit note from Donald Trump—as part of the House Oversight Committee’s expanding investigation, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) confirmed Friday on MSNBC.

A subpoena issued by the committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), tasks Epstein’s estate with delivering all entries from the leather-bound album assembled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday, as well as any associated documents such as client lists, financial records, and his will—all by September 8.

“The estate is actually going to now get us that book and a bunch of other documents that they have that’s actually not been reported yet,” Garcia said. “We’re gonna get those documents, as we understand it now, on Sept. 8. And so that will continue our investigation.”

The committee also seeks additional information from the Department of Justice after an unsigned memo indicated that no “client list” exists. Investigators view the birthday book as potentially critical evidence in uncovering Epstein’s network and how the case was managed by federal authorities.

The “birthday book” was first publicized in July 2025 when The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump’s message, reportedly illustrated and framed by the outline of a naked woman, closed with the line: “Happy Birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump has categorically denied authoring the note and has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Journal and its parent company

Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed in DOJ interview transcripts that she assembled the book but could not recall who contributed to it.

The probe has intensified in recent months following an unsigned joint memo by the Justice Department and FBI announcing they would not release additional Epstein files. The decision triggered anger among Trump’s supporters and even criticism from within his own administration. On the campaign trail, Trump accused the government of concealing aspects of the Epstein case and promised transparency, though his critics argue little has been delivered.

Meanwhile, the scandal continues to entangle high-profile figures abroad. Emails reveal that Britain’s Prince Andrew stayed in contact with Epstein years longer than he previously admitted, even after Virginia Giuffre publicly accused both men of sex trafficking in 2015. In one email exchange from late 2015, Epstein told his longtime associate, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, that the Duke of York was the source of information about a potential business venture in China.

The correspondence casts further doubt on Andrew’s claim in his infamous BBC Newsnight interview that he last saw Epstein in December 2010. Records now suggest he maintained ties with Epstein well into 2015, including discussions of business opportunities and personal meetings.

Epstein and Barak had jointly invested millions in a security start-up, Reporty Homeland Security, and were exploring new ventures in Asia. In one striking email, Epstein wrote of “Weathy [sic] Chines [sic] looking for to start personel [sic] protection co in Beijing,” adding ominously that “kidnapping has begun.” Barak pressed back, asking Epstein where he obtained the information.

The revelations underscore the global breadth of Epstein’s influence and the expanding scope of the congressional inquiry. With the “birthday book” and new records set to be delivered by September 8, lawmakers say they are determined to uncover the full extent of Epstein’s network, and to ensure that the voices of survivors remain central to the investigation.

Downed Ukrainian Drone Sparks Massive Forest Fires Miles From Putin’s Mysterious $1.5B Black Sea Palace

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Ukrainian drone strikes sparked massive forest fires that came within miles of Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s opulent mansion along the Black Sea, known as “Putin’s Palace.”

As many as 100 emergency crews battled the fiery scene, which was triggered by falling debris from a Ukrainian drone downed by Moscow defenses, local Russian authorities said.

The flames spread just six miles from Putin’s sprawling 190,000-square-foot compound at Cape Idokopas, near the resort town of Gelendzhik, located not far from Crimea, according to reports from authorities.

But an independent Russian investigative outlet, IStories, placed the Thursday blaze even closer to the Russian strongman’s palatial villa, saying the fire broke out just two miles from the palace.

No injuries or deaths were reported, though local emergency services said 23 vacationers were cut off from evacuation routes by the smoke and had to be brought to safety by boat. (Read more from “Downed Ukrainian Drone Sparks Massive Forest Fires Miles From Putin’s Mysterious $1.5B Black Sea Palace” HERE)

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Violence Is The Logical And Desired Outcome Of Leftists’ Trans Victim Narrative

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The horrific Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, became the latest act of violence perpetrated by an individual claiming to be transgender. The FBI confirmed the “shooter has been identified as Robin Westman, a male born as Robert Westman.” Victimhood narratives always end in violence, making grievance politics a precursor to atrocities ranging from mass shootings to genocide.

The left sells this oppressor/oppressed narrative to its constituents — including and especially the so-called trans community, but this community stands out for one important reason: they are uniquely prone to irrational behavior as gender dysphoria is a mental disorder.

Imagine if the leftist press relentlessly pushed a narrative telling schizophrenics that their very existence is being threatened by an evil cabal of conservatives plotting to destroy them. Imagine if once impartial but now ideologically corrupt medical institutions reinforced that messaging. People with schizophrenia would be far more likely to commit acts of violence against their “oppressors.” It doesn’t take much clairvoyance to predict that sequence of events.

It would be unthinkable to exploit schizophrenics by affirming their delusions, granting them elevated status in society, and giving them carte blanche to behave however they like, and yet this is precisely what the left is doing with gender dysphoria. Increasingly bizarre activism on behalf of the “trans community” is characterized as the noble pursuit of “rights” intended to untangle victims caught in the diabolical web of an evil cis mafia conspiring against them. (Read more from “Violence Is The Logical And Desired Outcome Of Leftists’ Trans Victim Narrative” HERE)

Report Warns of Looming Collapse in Iran Amid Mounting Executions and Nuclear Ambitions

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The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing an existential crisis that could spiral into civil war if not managed properly, according to a new report released this week by the UK-based Henry Jackson Society.

The report comes as the United Nations accuses Tehran of executing nearly 900 people in 2025 alone, describing the surge in executions as a “tool of intimidation” against dissent. The sheer scale of repression, combined with economic discontent and rising opposition movements, has fueled speculation that the regime’s grip on power may soon weaken.

“If the Islamic Republic falls, there is a danger that regime collapse could lead to a vacuum of governance that is accompanied by civil war,” the report warns. “This is an outcome that must be avoided at all costs for the Iranian people, and every step must therefore be made to ensure that any transition is quick and painless.”

The findings stress that Iran’s ruling clerical elite remains firmly committed to the 1979 revolution and its ideological mission, which includes “reconstituting its nuclear program and exporting terrorism both regionally and internationally.” These ambitions, the report argues, make the regime an enduring threat not just to its own people but also to Western security.

Targeted airstrikes by Israel, reportedly carried out with U.S. support in June, damaged Iranian nuclear sites and temporarily set back Tehran’s program.

“This offers a greater prospect of galvanizing the Iranian opposition if there is a plan for the day after as opposed to a vacuum of governance,” the report concludes. “And in so doing, it contains the best prescription for both resolving the threat the Iranian regime poses to the international community, and to its own people.”

The analysis comes at a time when economic hardship, protests, and international isolation have pushed Tehran into one of its most fragile moments in decades—raising the question of whether Iran is on the verge of transformation, or turmoil.

Trump Administration Mulls Using Naval Base for ICE Sweeps

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The Trump administration is preparing to use Naval Station Great Lakes, located about 35 miles north of downtown Chicago, as a logistical hub for upcoming immigration enforcement sweeps across Illinois, sparking sharp criticism from Democratic leaders.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has asked the Navy facility to provide “limited support in the form of facilities, infrastructure, and other logistical needs” to assist with operations. While the plans remain in their early stages, administration officials have signaled Chicago could see a surge in enforcement activity in the coming weeks.

Trump border czar Tom Homan told reporters the administration intends to dedicate a “large contingent” of forces to Chicago, though he declined to give specifics.

“Operations are ramping up across the country, but you could see a ramp up of operations in Chicago, absolutely,” Homan said. “You’re going to see a ramp up of operations in New York; you’re going to see a ramp up of operations continue in L.A., Portland, Seattle — all these sanctuary cities that refuse to work with ICE.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been one of the most vocal opponents, accusing the White House of targeting the city for political reasons. In a recent television appearance, Johnson urged Chicagoans to resist, going so far as to suggest residents should “rise up” against federal law enforcement officers.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker also condemned the plan, pledging the state would push back against what he described as an overreach of federal authority.

“The state of Illinois is ready to stand against this military deployment with every peaceful tool we have,” Pritzker said.

Other Democrats have echoed those concerns. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who served at Naval Station Great Lakes during his time in the U.S. Navy Reserve, criticized the potential use of the facility.

“When I reported for duty at Naval Station Great Lakes, I never imagined that someday a U.S. president would seek to use it as a base for surveillance and enforcement activity on American soil,” Buttigieg wrote on X. “Our military was not set up to cater to the whims of a would-be American dictator.”

The planned operation in Chicago is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to intensify immigration enforcement in sanctuary jurisdictions. Cities including New York, Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle have already seen heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in recent months.

Administration officials have not disclosed when operations centered at Naval Station Great Lakes would formally begin, but DHS sources indicated preparations are underway.

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‘Trump Is Dead’ Trends Online as Leftists Fantasize About President’s Demise

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Leftists spread baseless rumors online overnight Friday and into Saturday morning that President Donald Trump was dead.

Phrases including “Trump Is Dead” and “Please Let It Be True” trended on social media and many celebrated the fake news:

One social media user wrote in a post, “if trump is dead i will give 50 dollars to anyone who likes this tweet,” along with a photo of the president:

Someone else shared a gif of what appeared to be a cult ritual with the words “TRUMP IS DEAD OR ON THE VERGE OF DEATH” repeated over and over:

However, Trump was photographed Saturday leaving the White House on his way to Virginia to play golf, Newsweek reported. (Read more from “‘Trump Is Dead’ Trends Online as Leftists Fantasize About President’s Demise” HERE)

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Rosie O’Donnell Straight Up Lies About Catholic School Shooter (VIDEO)

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Former talk show host Rosie O’Donnell falsely stated on Thursday that Robin Westman, the trans-identifying shooter who killed two children at a Catholic school in Minnesota, supported President Donald Trump.

O’Donnell baselessly stated on her TikTok account that Westman was a “Republican” and a “MAGA person,” despite him calling for Trump to be killed in a cryptic message written on one of his firearms. The shooter changed his name from Roger to Robin in 2019 because he identified “as a female” and wanted his name to “reflect that identification,” according to court records.

“What do you know? [The shooter] was a white guy, Republican, MAGA person. What do you know? White supremacist,” O’Donnell said.

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Westman confessed in a manifesto that he was “tired of being trans” and wished he had “never brainwashed” himself, according to a translation by the New York Post. He further stated that he knew he was not a girl but “definitely [didn’t] feel like a man.”

The shooter disturbingly praised the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012 and wrote about his fantasies to be a “scary horrible monster standing over those powerless kids” ahead of the tragic shooting in Minneapolis. Hours before the shooting, Westman posted videos to YouTube where he zoomed in on ammunition, multiple guns and cartridges, which included one message calling for Trump’s murder. (Read more from “Rosie O’Donnell Straight Up Lies About Catholic School Shooter” HERE)

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Gavin Newsom Joins Democrats in Mocking Child Victims of Catholic School Shooting

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) joined other Democrats in mocking the idea of prayer in the wake of the mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis this week, noting that the children were praying at the time.

In a post on X, responding to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s claim that “prayer works,”, Newsom said: “There children were literally praying as they got shot at,” implying that prayer does not work.

Democrats have long attacked the idea of offering “thoughts and prayers” for the victims and their families in the wake of mass shootings, arguing that political action is needed, particularly gun control legislation.

They have treated “thoughts and prayers” — a common expression of condolences — as a way of avoiding the legislative or constitutional measures that, they argue, would prevent mass shootings.

(In the Minneapolis case, for example, one commentator called for “red flag” laws that allow guns to be taken away from mentally ill people — except that Minnesota already has such laws in place, among other gun control measures.)

(Read more from “Gavin Newsom Joins Democrats in Mocking Child Victims of Catholic School Shooting” HERE)

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Canadian Man Accused of Illegally Voting in North Carolina Elections for Over 20 Years

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Federal prosecutors have charged a 69-year-old Canadian national with illegally voting in North Carolina elections, alleging that his participation in U.S. elections may stretch back more than two decades.

According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Denis Bouchard, a Canadian citizen who has lived in the U.S. since the 1960s but never obtained American citizenship, is accused of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen on voter registration applications. Officials say he cast ballots in the 2022 midterm elections and the 2024 presidential election.

Prosecutors believe Bouchard’s involvement goes beyond those two contests, with suspicions that he has voted in local county elections in New Hanover and Pender counties since the early 2000s.

“Every single time a noncitizen casts an illegal vote in North Carolina, it steals and nullifies the vote of an actual citizen,” U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle said in a statement. “If the records are correct, this Canadian citizen appears to have voted in New Hanover and Pender County elections over the past 20 years. We intend to prove his illegal conduct in court and put an end to it.”

The North Carolina Board of Elections is working with federal prosecutors as part of the ongoing investigation.

While cases of noncitizen voting are rare, they remain a flashpoint in debates over election integrity. Last year, Michigan officials charged a Chinese student with casting a ballot in the 2024 election. That case came to light only after the student reportedly contacted his local clerk’s office asking if he could retrieve his ballot; he left the country just before Donald Trump returned to office in January.

In May, the Trump administration expanded the program by integrating SAVE with the Social Security Administration’s records. State and local election officials can now use Social Security numbers to cross-check citizenship status, a move federal authorities say will help ensure only eligible U.S. citizens are able to vote.

Trump Cancels Kamala Harris’s Extended Secret Service Protection Ahead of Book Tour

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President Donald Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’s Secret Service protection, ending on September 1 a security arrangement previously extended by former President Joe Biden. The directive leaves Harris without federal protection as she prepares to embark on a high-profile book tour.

Under federal law, former vice presidents receive six months of Secret Service protection after leaving office. Harris’s standard protection expired in July 2025, but it had been extended by an additional year in an undisclosed executive directive signed by Biden before leaving the White House. Trump’s move nullifies that extension.

Officials confirmed Trump’s decision via internal communications to the Department of Homeland Security. According to the directive, “you are hereby authorized to discontinue any security-related procedures previously authorized by Executive Memorandum, beyond those required by law, for the following individual, effective September 1, 2025: Former Vice President Kamala D. Harris.”

The timing of the announcement coincides with the release of Harris’s forthcoming memoir, 107 Days, and the launch of her national book tour. Scheduled to begin September 24, the tour includes domestic and international stops.

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