## Jamie Raskin accuses DoJ of cover-up after viewing unredacted Epstein files

Authored by theguardian.com

Jamie Raskin, House judiciary ranking member, criticized the department after reviewing the unredacted Epstein files at a government facility in Washington DC on the first day they were made available to lawmakers.

Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed by Congress in November, the justice department has publicly released millions of files related to Epstein, who socialized with prominent global elites including Donald Trump and died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Raskin told reporters that he wanted to view the complete files to better understand how the justice department handled the redaction process.

The justice department has released a total of about 3.5m files related to Epstein, and Raskin said there were around 3m more awaiting release.

“I saw the names of lots of people, who were redacted for mysterious or baffling or inscrutable reasons,” Raskin said.

He noted Les Wexner, the Victoria’s Secret founder whose association with Epstein is public, is among those whose names were deleted.

Raskin noted the files were enough to spark a political firestorm in the UK but not in the US even though Trump – unlike Starmer – is mentioned repeatedly in the files. »

### First airlines begin cancelling flights to Cuba following jet fuel shortage announcement

Authored by latinamericareports.com

Medellín, Colombia — Cuba announced late Sunday night that it will run out of jet fuel within 24 hours following the United States’ blockade of oil exports from Venezuela.

The shortage is expected to impact international flights as planes landing in Cuba will not be able to refuel.

Air Canada announced Monday that the carrier would cancel flights to the island for the time being, and more flight cancellations are expected. »

### Pope Leo sends 80 generators, thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators and thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican announced on Feb. 9.

Since assuming the papacy last year, Pope Leo has called for "a just and lasting peace" in Ukraine and has offered to host peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow at the Vatican.

Before becoming pope, Leo XIV denounced Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine while serving as Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru. »

### Norway to phase out fast-growing ‘Frankenchickens’ by 2027

Authored by thecanary.co

60% of the chickens in Norway are fast-growing breeds, specifically the Ross 308.

Anima International has been campaigning in Norway for five years to see a transition away from fast-growing breeds.

Nothing is stopping companies from getting together with industry and finding a solution, just like Norway has. »

### 'All over the files': Maddow names names of people in Trump's orbit in the Epstein files

Authored by ms.now

Maddow: Law firms bullied by Trump have shot at payback in fight against immigrant prison camps 08:25.

‘All over the files’: Maddow names names of people in Trump’s orbit in the Epstein files 11:38.

Maddow: Trump ‘wobbling’ as his agenda falls apart in the face of pressure 04:35. »

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