Fresh disclosures from the Epstein files dominate headlines in the US and internationally, intensifying scrutiny of figures linked to Jeffrey Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton and President Donald Trump. Media coverage has shifted from initial shock to deeper examination, focusing on political fallout, legal pressure on the Justice Department, redactions, and questions over transparency and accountability.US lawmakers are now pushing back, with Senate Democrats moving to challenge the Justice Department over missed deadlines and heavily redacted releases. President Trump has publicly criticized the publication of images linked to Epstein, defending Clinton and warning against guilt by association, while critics argue the staggered disclosures amount to selective transparency.Beyond the Epstein files, attention also turns to President Trump’s plans for a new class of massive battleships, concerns over diplomatic upheaval following the recall of US ambassadors, and renewed