The US Democratic Party has launched a scathing attack on former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has refused to testify in the Congressional hearing on the Jeffrey Epstein case. According to the House Oversight Committee, Bondi was issued a subpoena last month to explain her role in withholding government files related to Epstein, which were supposed to be released under the “Epstein Files Transparency Act.” Sources close to the matter have told CNN that President Trump has been considering removing Bondi from her position for several days.
The Justice Department claims that Bondi is no longer in office, therefore she will not be testifying, but Democrats argue that her resignation does not absolve her of her legal responsibilities. Representative Robert Garcia warned that if Bondi does not appear, she may face contempt charges from Congress. In a joint statement, Democrats and Republicans Nancy Pelosi and Kevin McCarthy said that the public has a right to know the truth and that it should be clear whether Congress was misled in the past. According to a recent survey, 56% of Americans are dissatisfied with President Trump’s policy on the Epstein case, while 53% believe that the truth is being hidden.
It’s worth noting that notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died in prison in 2019, while facing charges of human trafficking, and his death was ruled a suicide. However, the case remains a subject of controversy. Marco Rubio claimed that the visas of Epstein’s brother, his wife, and their children have been revoked, saying that they were never eligible for US residency. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that the Iranian delegation will negotiate with courage and determination to advance Iranian interests. The Russian Foreign Ministry has reacted to the US-Iran talks in Islamabad, urging both sides to show restraint and promote diplomacy.
A Pakistani military contingent has arrived at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia under the Strategic Defense Agreement. US President Donald Trump announced that the US has started the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz. Lebanese media reported that medical workers and civilian defense personnel were among those killed in Israeli attacks. The European Airports’ Association (ACI Europe) has written a letter to EU officials, expressing concerns about the current situation caused by the Iran war. Trump said that the US has more and better oil than the next two largest economies combined, and is waiting for buyers.
The Pakistani Air Force’s F-16 fighter jets provided security for the US Vice President Mike Pence’s plane as it landed in Islamabad for talks. A White House official denied reports that the US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets in foreign banks. These funds were frozen in 2018 and were supposed to be released under a 2023 prisoner swap agreement between the US and Iran. The Chinese Embassy expressed hope that the parties would take steps to reduce tensions. Iran has vowed to protect its people’s interests and rights with full authority.
Looking back, when US Presidents and Vice Presidents visited Pakistan. Indonesia has welcomed the US-Iran talks in Pakistan. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have pledged to provide Pakistan with $5 billion in financial aid. A Pakistani military contingent has arrived at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia under the Strategic Defense Agreement. The Russian Foreign Ministry has reacted to the US-Iran talks in Islamabad. US President Donald Trump has announced that the US has started the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz.
In a joint statement, Pakistani, Saudi, and Qatari officials said that the meeting discussed important regional issues in detail. Babar Azam has equaled the record for the most partnerships in T20 cricket in a single match, hitting 100 in the 11th match of the Pakistan Super League against Lahore Qalandars.
