Jagland charged over Epstein corruption

The Infrastructure of Jeffrey Epstein’s Power

The journalist Anand Giridharadas examines the power and influence that Jeffrey Epstein brokered and that the latest batch of Epstein files puts on display.

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by Anders Aslund

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Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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Dagens Næringsliv

I hope the Labour Party isn't hit by the Epstein affair

For Jonas Gahr Støre it is important to stress that neither Thorbjørn Jagland nor Terje Rød-Larsen has held Labour Party positions for a long time. The party leader does not identify with their network culture.

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by Sarah Kaplan

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Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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Sarah Kaplan

@sarahkaplan.bsky.social

As usual, @sorayachemaly.bsky.social cuts through the noise and tells us like it is: "DARVO, in the Epstein case, has consistently made victims the face of the crimes and ensured that the network that enabled Epstein remains an abstract force." www.damemagazine.com/2026/02/12/i...

The Emotional Toll of Living With Institutional Betrayal - Dame Magazine

What happens to us when institutions protect power instead of people? From Epstein to ICE, institutional betrayal is inflicting trauma and moral injury.

www.damemagazine.com

February 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM

Süddeutsche Zeitung

Epstein Files: Did Johan Eliasch lie about possible contacts with Jeffrey Epstein?

The billionaire Johan Eliasch, an IOC member and president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), appears in the Epstein Files. He says: There was no contact. The documents suggest a different story.

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Der Standard

Epstein and the 'world elite'

Who among the world elite had contact with the sex offender of one kind or another

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Dagens Næringsliv

The Swede, the Dane, and Epstein's neighbor

Here come the Swede and the Dane with some well-meaning advice, while the astonished Norwegian watches him tumble out of the Epstein files.

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Dagens Næringsliv

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received Epstein advice from the Attorney General

When the Ministry of Foreign Affairs learned of the Norway-sponsored think tank IPI and Jeffrey Epstein, they connected with the Attorney General. They were advised to take the case to the highest prosecutorial authority in Norway.

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Story's scientific field profile

Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Michael Shellenberger	5%	9	1.5%

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Svenska Dagbladet

Epstein files' Swedish traces: 'No one suspected trouble'

Several Swedes have been traced in the Epstein files that were published. The reasons they are included vary greatly, and it has not led to any legal repercussions in Sweden.

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The Independent

New Epstein files video shows inside paedophile financier’s office

Newly uncovered footage from a camera inside Jeffrey Epstein ’s Palm Beach house has surfaced among the latest batch of Epstein files.

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by Timothy D. McBride

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Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Bondi dodges questions about Lutnick’s connections with Epstein www.politico.com/live-updates...

Bondi dodges questions about Lutnick’s connections with Epstein

The Commerce secretary has faced few recriminations from Trump world over the latest revelations about his connections to the late financier.

www.politico.com

February 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Bannon's Epstein ties are roiling MAGA www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...

Before Epstein’s arrest, Steve Bannon worked to rebuild his image, files show

On his podcast, Bannon has alleged an Epstein “cover-up.” It turns out he had far more firsthand knowledge of Epstein than he told his followers.

www.nbcnews.com

February 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Mike Johnson chides DOJ for tracking lawmakers’ perusal of unredacted Epstein files www.politico.com/live-updates...

Mike Johnson chides DOJ for tracking lawmakers’ perusal of unredacted Epstein files

Separately, the top House Democrat says there will be “accountability” for the agency’s surveillance of members.

www.politico.com

February 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Conspiracy Theories Only Flourish With More Epstein Evidence www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/b...

Conspiracy Theories Only Flourish With More Epstein Evidence

www.nytimes.com

February 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Members of Congress demand DOJ stop tracking lawmakers' Epstein files searches www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Members of Congress demand DOJ stop tracking lawmakers' Epstein files searches

Attorney General Pam Bondi took a document referring to Rep. Pramila Jayapal's search history to a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday.

www.nbcnews.com

February 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM

by Scott A. Imberman

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Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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Scott Imberman

@imbernomics.bsky.social

FoxNews continues to allow vile antisemitism on its network. Watters needs to be fired.

Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 6h

Current state of things: One Fox News host casually declares that Epstein’s money comes from “Jewish billionaires” and a “Jewish banking family,” another responds that he was a “sex rabbi.” www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/jes...

February 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM

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Matthew Gertz

@mattgertz.bsky.social

Current state of things: One Fox News host casually declares that Epstein’s money comes from “Jewish billionaires” and a “Jewish banking family,” another responds that he was a “sex rabbi.” www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/jes...

February 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Law 42%, Political science 32%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 10%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	0%	23	0.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Epstein files:
Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns Ruemmler referred to Epstein as "uncle Jeffrey."
www.axios.com/2026/02/13/e...

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein files release

The ex-White House counsel to former President Obama is the latest high-profile figure to resign following the DOJ's recent release.

www.axios.com

February 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM

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Epstein and the 'world elite'

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Epstein Files: Did Johan Eliasch lie about possible contacts with Jeffrey Epstein?

Epstein and the 'world elite'

The Swede, the Dane, and Epstein's neighbor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received Epstein advice from the Attorney General

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Epstein files' Swedish traces: 'No one suspected trouble'

New Epstein files video shows inside paedophile financier’s office

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