Melania Trump has strongly denied allegations linking her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the claims “false, defamatory, and deeply damaging.” The First Lady addressed the controversy head-on, stating she never had any relationship or association with Epstein or his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Her statement comes at a time when renewed attention around Epstein-related disclosures has reignited scrutiny across political circles. Notably, early reports suggest that President Donald Trump was not briefed in advance about Melania’s decision to release the statement, raising further questions about internal coordination. WATCH

Amid the Iran war, calls are growing in Washington to invoke the 25th Amendment after US President Donald Trump issued profanity-filled threats against Iran’s energy infrastructure. Several lawmakers criticized the remarks and questioned whether Section 4 of the constitutional provision should be considered. The 25th Amendment allows the Vice President and Cabinet to declare a president unable to discharge duties, temporarily transferring power.