## As attorney general, William Barr personally investigated Jeffrey Epstein's death. Now Congress has questions.

Authored by cbsnews.com

In the hours after convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died in a Manhattan detention cell, then-U.S. Attorney General William Barr pledged to intervene personally to lead the investigation into Epstein's death.

One source didn't recall ever seeing members of the attorney general's senior staff investigate an inmate death in more than 20 years.

Barr's involvement extended to a personal review of the approximately 11 hours of jail surveillance footage from the night of Epstein's death.

Now, Barr is scheduled to appear on Monday on Capitol Hill, where he will be questioned behind closed doors by members of Congress conducting a review of the Epstein matter.

Sources familiar with the oversight committee's plans tell CBS News they will be asking questions about Barr's involvement in the death investigation.

William Barr at the Justice Dept. in 2020 Michael Reynolds/EPA/Bloomberg/Getty Images.

As Congress steps up its inquiry, Barr is the first person scheduled to be deposed by the committee. »

### Zelensky shows up to White House in all-black suit - but no tie - after Trump complained about his previous attire

Authored by independent.co.uk

You look good,” said Brian Glenn, who last time had asked the Ukrainian leader “Do you even own a suit?”.

“That’s the one that attacked you,” Trump said to Zelensky, to which he replied with a knowing smile: “I remember.”

open image in gallery JD Vance will also attend Monday’s meeting, after becoming annoyed at the Ukrainian leader’s attire last time. »

### Hundreds of thousands of protesters gather in Tel Aviv to demand end to Gaza war

Authored by theguardian.com

shouted the vast crowd, which had converged on the so-called Hostage Square in Tel Aviv plaza – a focal point for protesters throughout the war.

“We demand a comprehensive and achievable agreement and an end to the war,” said Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan and a leading figure of the protest movement.

The figure does not include the thousands believed to be buried under rubble or the thousands killed indirectly as a consequence of the war. »

### Trump Vow to 'Get Rid of Mail-In Ballots' for 2026 Blasted as 'Unconstitutional'

Authored by commondreams.org

The group notes that over 100 countries allow out-of-country postal voting for citizens living or stationed overseas during an election.

Monday's rant by Trump came just days after his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who Trump claimed commented personally on the 2020 election and mail-in ballots.

Such an effort, said Elias, "would violate the Constitution and is a major step to prevent free and fair elections. »

### Zelenskyy Leads Team Europe in Washington to Fight for Ukraine’s Future

Authored by frenchdispatch.eu

“At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow.”

Shortly after the Alaska summit, Trump spoke first with Zelenskyy and then with the leaders of Europe.

Territorial red lines : Will Trump press Zelenskyy to concede territory in Donetsk or Luhansk, and will Europe hold firm against such pressure?. »

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