Daily Archives: 20. Februar 2026


20.02.2026 - 23:01 [ Drop Site News ]

The Israeli Government Installed and Maintained Security System at Epstein Apartment

(February 18, 2026)

The Israeli government installed security equipment and controlled access to a Manhattan apartment building managed by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a set of emails recently released by the Department of Justice. The equipment was installed starting in early 2016 at 301 E. 66th Street—the residence where former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak frequently stayed for stretches at a time.

The security operation at “Ehud’s apartment” was in place for at least two years, emails from the DOJ disclosure show, with officials from the Israeli permanent mission to the United Nations corresponding regularly with Epstein’s staff regarding security. The apartment was technically owned by a company connected to Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, but was effectively controlled by Jeffrey Epstein. Units in the building were frequently loaned out to Epstein’s contacts and used to house underage models.

20.02.2026 - 22:51 [ The Young Turks / Youtube ]

Les Wexner CAUGHT Lying In Epstein Testimony

Feb 20, 2026 The Young Turks
Billionaire Les Wexner didn‘t seem to remember much about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein during a hearing. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.

20.02.2026 - 22:43 [ U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform ]

Oversight Committee Releases Les Wexner Deposition Video

WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today released the video of Les Wexner’s deposition, which occurred on February 18, 2026 in Ohio:

20.02.2026 - 21:04 [ Supreme Court of the United States ]

LEARNING RESOURCES, INC., ET AL . v . TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ET AL .

THE CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I and II–A–1:
Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution specifies that “The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.” The Framers recognized the unique importance of this taxing power—a power which “very clear[ly]” includes the power to impose tariffs. Gibbons v. Ogden, 9 Wheat. 1, 201. And they gave Congress “alone . . . access to the pockets of the people.” The Federalist No. 48, p.310 (J. Madison). The Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch. See Nicol v. Ames, 173 U. S. 509, 515.

20.02.2026 - 20:56 [ Congress of the United States ]

Constitution of the United States: Article I

Section 8

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;

To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;

20.02.2026 - 20:51 [ New York Times ]

The Supreme Court’s Declaration of Independence

The court’s rejection of President Trump’s tariffs program is the latest in a series of clashes between him and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.

20.02.2026 - 20:39 [ Los Angeles Times ]

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s tariffs as illegal import taxes

The 6-3 decision deals Trump his most significant defeat at the Supreme Court.

Last year, the justices issued temporary orders to block several of his initiatives, but Friday’s ruling is the first to hold that the president overstepped his legal authority.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., speaking for the court, said Congress has the power to impose taxes and tariffs, and lawmakers did not do so in an emergency law that does not mention tariffs.

20.02.2026 - 19:59 [ MSN.com ]

Interview with FBI naming Epstein co-conspirator completely missing in files: survivor

(February 14, 2026)

According to one of the victims of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a series of emails and the record of an interview she gave with an FBI agent dating back to 2019 is nowhere to be found in what Attorney General Pam Bond’s Department of Justice has released.

Appearing on MS NOW’s “The Weekend,“ Epstein survivor Jess Michaels, who sat in the gallery as Bondi testified on Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee, said she has not heard from the DOJ and has had to ask for outside helphelp in tracking down the trail of documents she provided to the FBI.

20.02.2026 - 19:55 [ ABC.net.au ]

Survivors search the Jeffrey Epstein files but find no sign of their evidence

(December 20, 2025)

When the first wave of Epstein files appeared online, survivor Jess Michaels didn‘t look for revelations — she searched for her own name.

She clicked and scrolled for hours, trawling for recognisable details of her own abuse suffered at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein. But she found nothing.

„It was exactly what we expected,“ she said.

20.02.2026 - 19:44 [ MS Now / Youtube ]

‚So shameful‘: Rep. Khanna slams FBI, DOJ for not interviewing Les Wexner

Feb 20, 2026 #LesWexner #PrinceAndrew #EpsteinFiles
Lawmakers are calling for justice against alleged associates of Jeffrey Epstein in the U.S. after the arrest of former Prince Andrew in Britain. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., discusses.

20.02.2026 - 19:16 [ @globalnews / Youtube ]

„Outrageous“: Les Wexner claims he was not contacted by DOJ, FBI about Epstein ties, Garcia says

(February 18, 2026)

Following a deposition of billionaire Les Wexner on Wednesday, Democratic lawmaker Rep. Robert Garcia said the former CEO of Victoria’s Secret lingerie brand claimed he was never contacted by the U.S. Department of Justice or the FBI about his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. „How outrageous is that?“ Garcia said.

20.02.2026 - 19:08 [ theTonymichaels.substack.com ]

Republicans Skip Les Wexner Deposition in Epstein Probe, Democrats Raise Alarms

(February 18, 2026)

Former retail magnate Les Wexner was deposed Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee in Ohio, and no Republican members were present for the session, multiple news outlets reported — adding a new flashpoint in the congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s network.

The questioning took place at Wexner’s home in New Albany, Ohio, where Democratic lawmakers led the deposition into the billionaire’s decades-long ties with Epstein following the release of justice department files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act

20.02.2026 - 05:36 [ ClassicPress.net ]

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20.02.2026 - 04:31 [ Congressman Ro Khanna ]

Rep. Ro Khanna’s Statement on the Arrest of Former Prince Andrew

Washington, DC — Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, released the following statement on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor:

„Even princes are not above the law. Rep. Thomas Massie and I forced the release of an email showing former Prince Andrew allegedly shared state information with Epstein. On February 9th, I called on King Charles to investigate and answer questions. Andrew is being held accountable because of the survivors, like Virginia Giuffre, who bravely spoke up.

“We’ve also seen Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resign from DP World, the former Norwegian Prime Minister be charged with gross corruption, Peter Mandelson be fired as ambassador and step down from the House of Lords, Kathryn Ruemmler step down from Goldman Sachs, and other examples of accountability around the world. But why isn’t more being done here? We should start with Howard Lutnick resigning,“ said Rep. Ro Khanna.

20.02.2026 - 04:25 [ Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative / X ]

Prince Andrew was just arrested. This was the metric I established for success of the Epstein Files Transparency Act that @RepRoKhannaand and I got passed. Now we need JUSTICE in the United States. It’s time for @AGPamBondi and @FBIDirectorKash to act!

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20.02.2026 - 04:18 [ Politico.com ]

After former Prince Andrew’s arrest due to Epstein connections, members of Congress call for more

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who drew President Donald Trump’s ire amid his successful push to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act in Congress last year, urged federal officials to follow the example of their British counterparts.

“Prince Andrew was just arrested,” he wrote on X on Thursday. “This was the metric I established for success of the Epstein Files Transparency Act that [Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.)] and I got passed. Now we need JUSTICE in the United States. It’s time for [Attorney General Pam Bondi] and [FBI Director Kash Patel] to act!”

20.02.2026 - 03:29 [ People.com ]

King Charles Breaks His Silence After Ex-Prince Andrew’s Arrest

In a statement issued from Buckingham Palace on Thursday, King Charles said: „I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.

„In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all,“ he continued.

20.02.2026 - 03:09 [ Time Magazine ]

King Charles’ Brother Andrew Released After Arrest on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was “released under investigation” from police custody Thursday evening after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

He was photographed returning to the royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England, hours after unmarked police vehicles and plain-clothed officers arrived to conduct one of two searches.

Thames Valley Police confirmed it has concluded its searches in Norfolk, but “the searches in Berkshire are still underway.”

20.02.2026 - 03:01 [ New York Times ]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein Spanned Decades

Here’s a look at the history of their relationship.

1999: According to Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor, he first met Mr. Epstein through Ghislaine Maxwell, then the disgraced financier’s girlfriend and a well-connected Briton and daughter of the media tycoon Robert Maxwell.

2000: Ms. Maxwell and Mr. Epstein attended a party at Windsor Castle hosted by Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate the 40th birthday of Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor, then Prince Andrew. That was one of a number of documented meetings between Mr. Epstein and Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor, who served as a British trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.

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20.02.2026 - 02:50 [ New York Times ]

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over Royal Family

On Thursday morning, Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicions of misconduct in public office amid reports that he had shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy. In response to the arrest, the king said that “the law must take its course.”

20.02.2026 - 02:34 [ CNBC ]

King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct

Thames Valley Police has previously said it was “assessing” reports alleging that he sent confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010, when he was Britain’s special envoy for international trade.