1. Hillary Clinton’s Testimony in Epstein Investigation

• Hillary Clinton testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
• She denied knowing Epstein or having any involvement with him or Ghislaine Maxwell.
• She stated she had never visited his properties or flown on his plane.
• Tension arose during the hearing when a GOP lawmaker leaked a photo, violating closed‑door rules.
• Democrats urged release of the full transcript for transparency; Republicans argued they need answers about Epstein’s connections.
• Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify next, expected to face tougher questions due to existing photos and travel logs.

Media Reactions

• Conservative media (ex: Fox News commentators) strongly highlighted Hillary Clinton's testimony.
• Coverage questioned her claims about not knowing Epstein despite Epstein visiting the White House multiple times during the Clinton years.
• Some pundits claimed Hillary distanced herself from Bill regarding Epstein.

2. Donald Trump’s Rising Approval After State of the Union

• A new poll (post-SOTU) shows Trump’s approval rising to 51%.
• The speech focused on:
  • American history and patriotic themes.
  • Economic recovery messaging.
  • Positioning America as entering a “new golden age.”
• The speech reinforced his “America First” narrative.

3. Trump’s Housing Policy: Ban on Institutional Investors

• Trump emphasized protecting first-time homebuyers from being priced out by large corporations like Blackstone.
• He signed an executive order banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
• He urged Congress to make the ban permanent.
• Following his announcement, Blackstone stock dropped significantly.
• Trump highlighted that corporations receive depreciation tax benefits that individuals do not.

4. FBI Controversy & Firings Related to Jack Smith Investigation

• 10 FBI employees were fired after improper surveillance actions surfaced.
• The FBI allegedly subpoenaed and recorded calls belonging to:
  • Former FBI Director Kash Patel.
  • Trump aide and current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
• One recording reportedly captured Wiles speaking with her attorney without her consent.
• These actions have raised accusations of politically motivated prosecution against Trump.

DHS Scandal: Kristi Noem Claims Internal Spying

• Kristi Noem said DHS employees installed spyware on her phone and laptop.
• The spying targeted Noem and others inside DHS.
• Employees involved were reportedly polygraphed and fired.
• Noem described ongoing office sweeps to detect listening devices.

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1. FBI Firings Linked to Jack Smith Investigation

• At least ten FBI employees were fired for actions connected to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents.
• The firings followed revelations that the FBI had secretly obtained phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles while they were private citizens.

2. Secret Seizure of Phone Records

• Reuters reported that the FBI subpoenaed call records of:
  • Kash Patel (former Trump adviser)
  • Susie Wiles (Trump campaign manager and later White House Chief of Staff)
• Some records dated back to the 2020–2023 period.
• Files were allegedly hidden under a “prohibited” category in FBI systems, making them hard to find.

3. Recorded Call Between Wiles and Her Attorney

• The FBI recorded a phone call between Susie Wiles and her attorney.
• Wiles did not know she was being recorded.
• Her attorney did know and consented, which raised ethical questions.

4. Lack of Clarity on Target of Investigation

• Reuters could not confirm:
  • Whether Wiles or Patel were official investigative targets.
  • Who approved the subpoenas.
  • When exactly surveillance began or ended.

5. GOP Shock and Political Backlash

• Smith’s investigative methods—including seizure of records from senators and GOP officials—prompted strong backlash from Republican leaders.
• Critics argue that Smith’s investigations appear politically motivated, especially given Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

6. DHS Scandal Parallel

• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that her own employees installed spyware on her phone and laptop.
• Employees were caught spying on her meetings.
• Several were fired after polygraph testing.

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