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First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied ever having a relationship with disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and said the claims about it are defaming her. "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today," PresIdent Donald Trump's wife said in a rare address from the White House. She said she had never had a relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, with whom she said she had only a casual correspondence. "I never been friends with Epstein. Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time, since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City," she said. "To be clear, I never had a relationship with Epstein or his accomplice, Maxwell. POLITICAL PROBLEM FOR TRUMP President Trump fanned conspiracy theories around Epstein during his years out of office, and since his return to the White House the late financier's case has become a persistent political problem for the president. Evidence in multiple legal and criminal cases has shed light on Epstein's ties to many prominent people in politics, finance and business - both before and after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution charges, including soliciting an underage girl. Epstein was arrested again in 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors. His 2019 death in a Manhattan jail cell was ruled a suicide. Files released by the Justice Department on Epstein include a 2002 email from Trump's wife, Melania Trump, to Maxwell about a magazine piece on Epstein. "You look great," the email says. "I am not Epstein's victim," Melania Trump said on Thursday. She called on Congress to provide women victimized by Epstein with a public hearing centering on survivors. Donald Trump has said his association with Epstein ended in the mid-2000s and that he was never aware of the financier's sexual abuse. Records previously released by the department show Trump flew several times on Epstein's plane in the 1990s, which Trump has denied. After the financier was first accused of sexual misconduct, Trump called the police chief in Palm Beach to say that "everyone has known he's been doing this," according to an FBI interview record.

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The Wilmington Police Department in North Carolina is seeking the public's help identifying a person of interest who's connected to a deadly stabbing. The suspect is described as a black man with a medium build, wearing what appears to be a dark blue head covering, with long hair extending from underneath. Officers responded to reports of multiple fights in downtown Wilmington around 2 a.m. Sunday. 2 adult males were stabbed. 1 of the victims, identified as 21-year-old Daniel Montano died from his injuries. He was a U.S. Marine. Here's more information from a post on the Wilmington Police Department's Facebook page: "The Wilmington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to a violent incident that occurred in the downtown area during the early morning hours of Sunday, April 5, 2026. At approximately 2:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of multiple fights in downtown Wilmington. During the incident, two adult males were stabbed. One of the victims, identified as 21-year-old Daniel Montano, has since succumbed to his injuries. The Wilmington Police Department extends its condolences to Mr. Montano’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Detectives are actively working to identify and locate the individual depicted in the attached photos, who is considered a person of interest in this investigation. The individual is described as an adult Black male with a medium build, wearing a light-colored fleece-lined denim jacket, light-colored denim pants, a pink shirt, and white sneakers with blue and red accents. He was also wearing what appears to be a dark blue head covering, with long hair extending from underneath. Investigators are asking anyone who was in the downtown Wilmington area between approximately 12:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on April 5, 2026, to come forward with any information. This includes: •Cell phone photos or videos •Dash camera footage •Business surveillance footage •Any observations, no matter how minor they may seem Even small details can be critical to the investigation. The Wilmington Police Department is utilizing a secure digital evidence portal to collect information from the public. All submissions go directly into the department’s evidence system. Members of the public can submit photos, videos, and other information using the link or QR code below. https://WilmingtonPD.evidence.com/.../public/100nfrontst Anyone with information can also contact Det. Childress with the Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3686 or submit tips anonymously through Tip411. This is an active and ongoing investigation. The Wilmington Police Department appreciates the community’s assistance in helping bring clarity and accountability to this case."

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In this episode, host Carl Jackson discusses the issue of birthright citizenship, a topic that's been making headlines lately. He shares his thoughts on why he believes the 14th Amendment was never intended to grant citizenship to the children of non-citizen parents. Carl also talks about the economic ramifications of this policy, including the impact on housing, insurance, and welfare. He's joined by Amy Swearer and Hans von Spakovsky, who provide insight into the history and intent behind the 14th Amendment. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in immigration policy and its effects on our country. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Visit our Store https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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The Media Wants Trump and America to Fail

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Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are saying President Donald Trump should be removed from office after he threatened Iranian civilization would “die” if it didn’t meet his demands. The episode unleashed demands for Democrats to oppose the Republican president in the strongest possible terms even though he eventually pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Lawmakers are showing no sign they'll back off as they return to Washington. The new imperative from Democrats underscores how seriously many in Washington take Trump’s talk of a mortal threat to a country of 91 million people. The White House has defended Trump’s rhetoric as effective.

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The lawyer for an American who was arrested in the Bahamas after his wife vanished while the couple were traveling in a motorboat near the archipelago says her client denies any wrongdoing. Attorney Terrel Butler says that Brian Hooker has been cooperating with authorities and cannot provide further comments while investigations are ongoing. A Coast Guard spokesperson told The Associated Press late Wednesday that they have opened a criminal investigation into the case. Officials have said Lynette Hooker was traveling in an 8-foot motorboat from Hope Town to Elbow Cay on Saturday night, and that Brian Hooker told authorities she fell overboard with the boat keys, causing the engine to turn off.

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Two people have died in a fiery plane crash at a small airport in Arizona, officials said Wednesday. The plane went off the runway and burst into flames, Marana Mayor Jon Post said. City spokesperson Vic Hathaway said there were two people on board the plane. They have not been identified. No other injuries were reported and no other aircraft were involved, the Marana Police Department said in a news release. The National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating the crash of a Piper PA-32 airplane. Marana is about 20 miles northwest of Tucson.

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A Pakistani man pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge Wednesday, saying it was a “morally reprehensible idea” to support the Islamic State group by plotting to use automatic weapons to kill Jewish people at a Brooklyn center. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 21, said he answered the group's call for Muslims to kill Jewish people by plotting to attack the Jewish center in October 2024. He entered the plea in Manhattan federal court over 18 months after he was brought to the United States from Canada, where he was arrested on Sept. 4, 2024, in or near Ormstown, Canada, which is 12 miles from the U.S. border. In a release, Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg said Khan planned a mass shooting to coincide with the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks “with the explicit goal of killing as many Jews as possible.” Eisenberg said Khan, also known as “Shahzeb Jadoon,” had boasted that he would carry out the largest attack on U.S. soil since the Sept. 11 attacks. Khan told Judge Paul G. Gardephe as he pleaded guilty to a single charge of trying to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries that he was going to cross the border from Canada to the United States in September 2024 with “the intention of killing Jewish people in Brooklyn.” Khan said he was motivated to provide material support to the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's killing of Palestinians in Gaza. He said he now regrets his plan, which included renting a space next to the Jewish center. “I was not raised this way,” Khan said, adding that what he planned to do was wrong. Khan said plotting to kill Jewish people was a “terrible, extremely dangerous and morally reprehensible idea.” Gardephe set sentencing for Aug. 12, when Khan could face up to life in prison. Kahn has been jailed since his arrest. He was granted a student visa in Canada in May 2023 and arrived in Toronto in June of that year. U.S. authorities have said he planned to use guns and knives to carry out an attack supporting the Islamic State group. Authorities said Khan drew the attention of investigators after he began posting about his support for the Islamic State group in November 2023. They said he subsequently began planning terrorist attacks in the United States and communicating with two undercover law enforcement officers. According to a release from federal authorities, he said he planned to target a prominent Jewish religious center in Brooklyn, the release said. He told the undercover officers that “New york is perfect to target jews” because it has the “largest Jewish population in america,” the release said. He also wrote that “we are going to nyc to slaughter them,” the release said. U.S. authorities have said his online messages described the Brooklyn site, which was not named in court documents, as “the ultra orthodox hasidic jews world headquarters.”

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In this episode, Josh explores the deep historical and philosophical roots of American identity, connecting the Passover story of Exodus to the founding principles of the United States. He discusses the influence of the Bible, the European Enlightenment, and Protestantism on American democracy, sovereignty, and foreign policy, emphasizing the importance of preserving America's constitutional and cultural foundations as it approaches its 250th anniversary.

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America’s justice system has reached a breaking point where deranged killers are coddled, victims are forgotten, and society pretends that “compassion” for monsters will somehow keep the rest of us safe.

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Once bound together in fierce opposition to the left’s radical agenda, the conservative movement is now tearing itself apart.

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With Shahin Gobadi, Spokesman People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) + Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Thermal-Nuclear Engineer, UCLA Alum ||| @gobadi

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With Lt. General Keith Kellogg, Former U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, author of War by Other Means | @generalKellogg

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Faith & Freedom 250 - Episode 20: Supreme Court Battles For Religious Liberty In The 20th Century Courtesy of The Herzog Foundation.

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By: Dianté Marigny An attorney for a man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Patterson, California, says his client did not attempt to run over officers during an enforcement stop, disputing federal claims about the incident. Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was wounded Tuesday when ICE agents fired during a traffic stop, and the Department of Homeland Security said agents acted in self-defense after he attempted to drive into them. His lawyer says Mendoza Hernandez panicked and tried to flee, and that he has no warrant or criminal record in the U.S. The shooting is now being investigated by the FBI. Dashcam footage released from the scene shows officers surrounding the vehicle before it moved, but it does not clearly show Mendoza Hernandez trying to hit agents.

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By: Dianté Marigny President Donald Trump said all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel, along with additional ammunition and weaponry, will stay in and around Iran until what he calls the “real agreement” is fully complied with. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned, “If for any reason it is not… then the ‘Shootin’ starts,’ bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before.” He emphasized that the deal requires no nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and safe. Trump added that America’s military is “loading up and resting, looking forward to its next conquest.”

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By: Dianté Marigny A fragile ceasefire in the Iran war is already showing signs of strain as disagreements persist over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the agreement was announced, Israel carried out intense airstrikes on Beirut, resulting in the deadliest day in the country since the conflict began. Meanwhile, Iran is accused of maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, with reports suggesting the waterway may have been mined. Diplomatic efforts continue, but tensions remain high in the region.

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By: Dianté Marigny Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation to Islamabad this weekend for peace negotiations with Iran, aimed at finding a permanent end to the ongoing conflict. The talks are scheduled to begin Saturday in Pakistan’s capital and come after a fragile ceasefire was agreed between Washington and Tehran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Vance will be joined by senior officials including special envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner. The negotiations are expected to focus on solidifying terms of a lasting peace and addressing unresolved issues from the ceasefire deal. Pakistan has served as the host for the discussions, which follow weeks of diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. Both sides are preparing for face-to-face talks that could shape the future of U.S.–Iran relations.

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By: Dianté Marigny At least 182 people were killed Wednesday as Israel carried out intense airstrikes in central Beirut, marking the deadliest single day in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Iranian officials say the ceasefire deal should include Lebanon, but Israel and the U.S. maintain it does not. The Lebanese Health Ministry reports another 890 people were wounded, bringing the total death toll to 1,739 and more than 5,800 injured since the war began.

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