Trump Allies Musk, Bannon, and Thiel Named in New Epstein Estate Documents

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Newly released documents from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have reignited scrutiny into the late financier’s ties with powerful political and tech figures—including several close associates of President Donald Trump. The files, turned over to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and published by committee Democrats on Friday, indicate that Epstein maintained connections with Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Peter Thiel well after his 2008 sex crimes conviction.

According to a copy of Epstein’s itinerary, Musk—currently CEO of X (formerly Twitter) and Tesla—was tentatively scheduled to visit Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands on December 6, 2014. A handwritten note attached to the itinerary reads, “is this still happening?” Musk has previously denied any meaningful relationship with Epstein, though he has acknowledged being introduced to him at social events.

The documents also list a planned lunch with billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel on November 27, 2017, and a February 16, 2019 breakfast meeting with Steve Bannon, Trump’s former White House chief strategist. The Bannon meeting took place just months before Epstein’s 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. Neither Bannon nor Thiel have issued public comments in response to the new revelations.

These meetings are particularly notable given the timing: all occurred after Epstein’s widely criticized 2007 non-prosecution agreement, which allowed him to avoid federal charges despite strong evidence he had exploited underage girls. Critics say the deal emboldened Epstein and gave him cover to continue abusing minors until his arrest more than a decade later.

While Musk, Bannon, and Thiel have not been formally accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, the newly released documents suggest that Epstein remained within elite social and political circles even after being labeled a sex offender.

Though not named in this batch of documents, Trump’s ties to Epstein and his inner circle remain a subject of ongoing public interest. Trump was photographed with Epstein on multiple occasions in the early 2000s and once described him as a “terrific guy” who “likes beautiful women, many of them on the younger side.” However, after Epstein’s 2019 arrest, Trump quickly distanced himself, claiming they had a falling out and had not spoken in over a decade.

Trump also downplayed the broader Epstein scandal during his presidency, at one point referring to the case and its surrounding conspiracies as a “hoax” when asked about Epstein’s death and alleged connections to other high-profile figures.

Yet some of Trump’s closest allies appear to have maintained relationships with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction. Bannon, a key architect of Trump’s 2016 campaign and his nationalist political platform, met with Epstein in early 2019. Thiel, another influential Trump supporter and a prominent GOP donor, had lunch with Epstein in late 2017, according to the documents. Both men helped shape Trump’s administration.

“This should be clear to every American: Jeffrey Epstein was friends with some of the most powerful and wealthiest men in the world,” said Sara Guerrero, a spokesperson for House Oversight Democrats. “Every new document produced provides new information as we work to bring justice for the survivors and victims.”

The new disclosures come alongside other troubling revelations, including flight records confirming that Britain’s Prince Andrew flew on Epstein’s jet—dubbed the “Lolita Express” by locals—on multiple occasions in the early 2000s. According to the files, Epstein even arranged for Prince Andrew to receive $200 massages, the same amount Epstein’s victims have said they were paid.

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Documents: Tylenol Maker Privately Acknowledged Growing Evidence of Autism Risk

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The pharmaceutical giant behind Tylenol privately acknowledged as early as 2018 that mounting scientific evidence pointed to a potential link between the drug’s use during pregnancy and the development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism in children, according to internal documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

“The weight of the evidence is starting to feel heavy to me,” wrote Rachel Weinstein, then U.S. Director of Epidemiology for Janssen, the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, in a 2018 email regarding prenatal exposure to acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol.

Although Johnson & Johnson marketed Tylenol at the time, its consumer health division was spun off in 2023 into a separate publicly traded company, Kenvue, which now owns all rights and liabilities associated with the product. Still, internal communications from J&J dating back over a decade suggest that company officials had long tracked concerns about the drug’s safety during pregnancy—well before public scrutiny intensified in recent years.

As far back as 2008, company officials were fielding inquiries from both physicians and consumers about a potential link between Tylenol and autism. “Not much choice but to consider this a safety signal that needs to be evaluated,” wrote Andre Mann, then a lead for Johnson & Johnson’s Office of Consumer Medical Safety, in response to a physician’s letter.

In 2012, Leslie Shur, head of the J&J division responsible for monitoring post-market drug safety, was alerted to similar concerns from a parent. One internal message noted the issue “in case this goes to press,” indicating an awareness of the potential for public fallout.

By 2014, references to then-CEO Alex Gorski in internal correspondence suggest the issue had reached the highest levels of corporate leadership.

A 2018 internal presentation labeled “privileged and confidential” further acknowledged that studies had found a “somewhat consistent” association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders. It also noted that large-scale meta-analyses—studies that combine data from multiple scientific papers—had reported similar associations, even as the company pointed to methodological concerns such as confounding variables and subjectivity in the assessment of autism-related traits.

Despite these internal discussions, both Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue have publicly denied any causal link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. In a statement to the DCNF, Kenvue spokesperson Melissa Witt said, “We have continuously evaluated the science and continue to believe there is no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism.”

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Biden Admin Lied: FBI Had 274 Plainclothes Agents Embedded in Jan. 6 Crowds, Congressional Source Says

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The FBI has acknowledged it had 274 plainclothes agents in the massive crowds on Jan. 6, 2021, more than four and a half years after questions were first raised about the level of FBI involvement that day, Blaze News has learned.

A senior congressional source said the number is not necessarily a surprise, since the FBI often embeds countersurveillance personnel at large events.

But given the FBI’s until-now steadfast refusal to disclose the level of its presence at the Capitol, the figure might still be viewed with skepticism in some quarters.

The news comes in the wake of claims by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Inspector General that the FBI had no undercover personnel in the Jan. 6 crowds.

“We found no evidence in the materials we reviewed or the testimony we received showing or suggesting that the FBI had undercover employees in the various protest crowds, or at the Capitol, on January 6,” the DOJ OIG said in an 88-page report released in December 2024. (Read more from “Biden Admin Lied: FBI Had 274 Plainclothes Agents Embedded in Jan. 6 Crowds, Congressional Source Says” HERE)

Ancient Workshop Tied to Moses, Exodus Unearthed in Egyptian Region

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Archaeologists recently found an ancient copper workshop in the Sinai region of Egypt – the land tied to Moses and the Book of Exodus.

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a press release on Sept. 14.

The workshop was found at the Wadi al-Nasb site in South Sinai.

Wadi al-Nasb is historically linked to Serabit el-Khadim, the site where a researcher recently claimed he found the oldest written references to Moses.

The site was a former turquoise mining hub during the Bronze Age.

The copper smelting workshop in Wadi al-Nasb was found alongside “several administrative buildings and watchpoints,” according to Egyptian officials. (Read more from “Ancient Workshop Tied to Moses, Exodus Unearthed in Egyptian Region” HERE)

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Watch: James Comey Defiantly Responds to Indictment — ‘I Am Not Afraid’

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Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey claimed he is innocent amid news Thursday that he has been federally indicted.

Comey posted a video to his Instagram account wherein he said he was “not afraid” and felt ready to go to trial.

“My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump. But we couldn’t imagine ourselves living any other way. We will not live on our knees, and you shouldn’t either. Somebody that I love dearly recently said that ‘fear is the tool of a tyrant,’ and she’s right. But I’m not afraid and I hope you’re not either. I hope instead you are engaged, you are paying attention, and you will vote like your beloved country depends upon it which it does,” he stated.

“My heart is broken for the Department of Justice but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system. I’m innocent, so let’s have a trial and keep the faith,” Comey added:

Comey was indicted on one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice, Breitbart News reported on Thursday. (Read more from “Watch: James Comey Defiantly Responds to Indictment — ‘I Am Not Afraid’” HERE)

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Internal Fallout Deepens Over Epstein Files as Bondi Clashes with FBI Director Kash Patel

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A growing internal rift within the Trump administration has spilled into public view following the Justice Department’s controversial handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with Attorney General Pam Bondi at odds with FBI Director Kash Patel amid a wave of political and public backlash.

According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Bondi has become increasingly paranoid that Patel and top FBI officials are “trying to destroy her” by leaking damaging internal details to the media. The conflict has reportedly escalated behind closed doors, culminating in a tense exchange with former President Donald Trump.

When Bondi brought her concerns directly to Trump—citing personal criticism she has faced over the Justice Department and FBI’s limited release of names in the Epstein case—the former president reportedly offered little sympathy, instead telling her to “buck up” and weather the scrutiny.

Other administration officials were less diplomatic. Some allegedly told Bondi to “stop scrolling social media” and avoid getting drawn into online speculation about her role in the department’s messaging on the Epstein investigation.

The administration’s internal strife stems from the joint DOJ-FBI memo released over two months ago, which sought to quell controversy over the heavily redacted files connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network. The documents, while confirming Epstein’s death in 2019 was ruled a suicide, offered few revelations and left out several key names expected by the public and the media.

While Trump officials initially downplayed the political fallout, the reaction from the MAGA base has been both intense and sustained. Many of Trump’s supporters—who had long viewed the Epstein scandal as a symbol of elite corruption—expressed deep frustration that the investigation appeared to shield high-profile individuals.

FBI Director Patel has since faced sharp bipartisan criticism during recent congressional oversight hearings. Lawmakers pressed Patel on why the bureau withheld additional names and records, particularly those potentially implicating prominent figures.

Patel, a former national security adviser turned FBI chief, has maintained that the bureau has “no evidence” implicating anyone but Epstein in the trafficking of minors. The claim has only fueled more skepticism and allegations of a cover-up.

The tensions have begun to take a toll on the administration’s personnel structure. Chad Mizelle, Chief of Staff to Attorney General Bondi and a key liaison between the DOJ and the White House, is expected to step down from his role on October 3. The DOJ has not issued a statement confirming or commenting on Mizelle’s impending departure.

Further instability appears to be on the horizon at the FBI. Multiple insider sources have told the Daily Mail that co-Deputy Director Dan Bongino is likely to exit the bureau by the end of the year. While Bongino’s appointment was always seen as temporary, sources suggest the ongoing Epstein controversy has accelerated his timeline.

In response to Bongino’s anticipated departure, Bondi recently appointed former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as a second deputy director—a highly unusual move that has sparked internal speculation. While DOJ and White House officials insist Bailey is not being groomed for a higher role, the appointment is widely seen as a contingency for potential leadership reshuffling.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Orders Nearly All Top US Generals to Attend Mystery Meeting Next Week

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has summoned nearly all of the US military’s top generals to Marine Corps Base Quantico next week — without telling them why.

The directive was given with short notice to generals stationed across the world, sowing concerns and confusion among the highest ranks, the Washington Post first reported on Thursday.

“The Secretary of War will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week,” Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told The Post in a statement.

Convening so many top military leaders in one location — and without stating a reason — is exceedingly rare, and presents a unique security risk.

“Are we really sure we want all these senior officers in one place?” one military analyst told The Post. “Seems like an ideal situation for the unthinkable.”

With little information, theories abound on what could be behind the call — from major national security issues to cutbacks and policy shifts. (Read more from “Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Orders Nearly All Top US Generals to Attend Mystery Meeting Next Week” HERE)

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Shocking Coincidence Links Charlie Kirk Shooting to 1998 Nicolas Cage Movie as Clip Resurfaces

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In a bizarre twist that feels more like a Hollywood thriller than real life, social media users have uncovered a chilling series of coincidences between the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the plot of a 1998 Nicolas Cage movie, Snake Eyes.

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. The suspect, 22-year-old Utah native Tyler Robinson, was arrested shortly after the attack and remains in custody as the investigation continues.

But as the political world reeled from the tragedy, the internet latched onto something else entirely — a resurfaced clip from Snake Eyes, a film directed by Brian De Palma and starring Nicolas Cage as a corrupt Atlantic City detective caught in the middle of a high-profile political assassination.

In Snake Eyes, Cage’s character, Rick Santoro, witnesses the murder of the U.S. Secretary of Defense — a man named Charles Kirkland — during a boxing match. In the film, Kirkland is shot in the neck by a sniper, triggering a tangled conspiracy.

The comparisons online came quickly: Charlie Kirk’s full name? Charles James Kirk. The site of the fictional assassination? A crowded arena. The injury? A gunshot wound to the neck — identical to the real-world event.

That wasn’t all.

The name of the boxer involved in the staged fight that covers the assassination in the film? Lincoln Tyler. The real-life suspect accused of murdering Kirk? Tyler Robinson.

“This is beyond creepy,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Same name, same injury, even the same date?”

The web of coincidence stretches even further when considering the filming locations of Snake Eyes. Part of the movie was shot at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. The film also features a character named Gilbert Powell, widely believed to be based on Donald Trump — Kirk’s long-time political ally and supporter.

Kirk’s connection to Trump was well-documented throughout his career. He was a regular guest at Mar-a-Lago and spoke at numerous Trump-backed events across the country.

“It feels like we’re living in a simulation,” another user wrote. “How can so many details line up like this?”

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Terrified Erika Kirk Desperately Tried to Undo Witches’ Curse on Husband Charlie Organized by Woke Website Jezebel Days Before Assassination

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Erika Kirk is said to have asked for help after the liberal website Jezebel paid witches to curse her husband just two days before he was assassinated.

The grieving widow, 36, was ‘genuinely rattled’ over the story, which claimed the author had paid witches on Etsy to curse Charlie, 31, according to Megyn Kelly.

The Kirks were so concerned by the article that they summoned a Catholic priest to undo the curse the night before the conservative commentator was shot dead at Utah Valley University, Kelly revealed on her YouTube show on Tuesday.

The media personality said ‘Erika and Charlie Kirk heard about these curses, and that news genuinely rattled Erika in particular… She was scared.

‘So much so that she and Charlie contacted a friend, who I believe she said was a Catholic priest, and asked him to come over and pray with them over Charlie the night before he was murdered.’

(Read more from “Terrified Erika Kirk Desperately Tried to Undo Witches’ Curse on Husband Charlie Organized by Woke Website Jezebel Days Before Assassination” HERE)

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FBI: Dallas Sniper Who Attacked ICE Facility had ‘Anti-ICE’ ‘Ideological Motive’

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By Breitbart. FBI Director Kash Patel reported that the man who shot at an ICE facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning had an “idealogical {sic} motive.” At least one of the bullets loaded in a clip had “Anti-ICE” marked on the shell casing.

Director Patel said the man fired several rounds at the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility Wednesday morning. Patel said the man killed one person and wounded several others. He then took his own life as agents approached his rooftop location.

In a statement on social media, Patel wrote:

While the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an idealogical motive behind this attack (see photo below). One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase “ANTI ICE.” More updates will be forthcoming.

These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off. We are only miles from Prarieland Texas where just two months ago an individual ambushed a separate ICE facility targeting their officers. It has to end and the FBI and our partners will lead the these investigative efforts to see to it that those who target our law enforcement are pursued and brought to the fullest extent of justice.

(Read more from “FBI: Dallas Sniper Who Attacked ICE Facility had ‘Anti-ICE’ ‘Ideological Motive’” HERE)

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Shooter Joshua Jahn’s brother claims sniper ‘didn’t have strong feelings about ICE’: report

By New York Post. The anti-ICE gunman who opened fire on agents and migrants at a federal facility in Dallas Wednesday, killing one person and wounding two others, “didn’t have strong feelings” about ICE — and knew how to use a rifle, but wasn’t a very good shot, according to his brother.

“I didn’t think he was politically interested,” Joshua Jahn’s brother Noah told NBC News. “He wasn’t interested in politics on either side as far as I knew.

“He didn’t have strong feelings about ICE as far as I knew.” . . .

He said his brother knew how to shoot — and their parents owned a rifle — but that Joshua wasn’t a skilled shooter.

“He’s not a marksman. He would not be able to make any shots like that,” Noah Jahn said. (Read more from “Shooter Joshua Jahn’s brother claims sniper ‘didn’t have strong feelings about ICE’: report” HERE)