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Bill Gates admitted meeting Jeffrey Epstein was a 'serious mistake' during a closed-door deposition before the US House Oversight Committee. He denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities and said he cut off contact in 2014. The deposition was part of the committee's ongoing investigation into Epstein's network.
A US House committee rejected a bid to remove a clause in the defense budget that strengthens military cooperation with Israel, despite Democratic criticism. The provision, Section 224 of the NDAA, would require a designated agency to coordinate joint defense efforts, drawing concern from activists and some lawmakers.
Republican Representative Jen Kiggans faced backlash after she appeared to endorse a racist comment targeting Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a radio interview. The remark, which used the term 'cotton-picking,' drew condemnation from Jeffries' office and other Democrats, who called for Kiggans' resignation.
