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Congress enacted the Espionage Act in 1917.
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Congress enacted Espionage Act in 1917
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM (6 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/live/2026/02/09/us/president-trump-news
Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee, invoking her Fifth Amendment right. Lawmakers are investigating Epstein's crimes and potential co-conspirators. The Justice Department is also releasing unredacted Epstein files.
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