Month: January 2026

DOJ Releases 3 Million More Epstein Files

Buck Banks

3 million

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department was releasing more than 3 million pages of documents in the latest Epstein disclosure, as well as more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, the Associated Press reported. The files, posted to the department’s website, include some of the several million pages of records that officials said were withheld from an initial release of documents in December.

Trump’s Approval Reaches New Floor

Buck Banks

37%

A new Pew Research poll finds President Trump’s approval rating stands at 37%, down from 40% in the fall. By more than two-to one — 50% to 21% — Americans say the administration’s actions have been worse than they expected, rather than better. Today, only 27% of Americans say they support all or most of Trump’s policies and plans – down from 35% when he took office last year. That change has come entirely from Republicans.

Big Majorities Agree: Money in Politics Is Not Free Speech

Buck Banks

81%

A new Ipsos survey shows Americans overwhelmingly reject the idea that unlimited political spending should be treated as free speech protected by the First Amendment. Key takeaways: 81% of Americans are concerned about the influence of money in politics, including 78% of Republicans, 90% of Democrats, and 82% of Independents. And 77% say it poses a threat to elections. Also important: 72% agree Congress and the states should be able to reasonably regulate and limit money in campaigns and elections, including super-majorities of Republicans (69%), Democrats (83%), and Independents (78%).