Conspiracy Theories
Delayed Epstein records release sparks backlash and renewed conspiracy theories ahead of 2026 midterms
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After a new federal transparency law set a Dec. 19, 2025, deadline for the Justice Department to publish unclassified Jeffrey Epstein-related records, the department released an initial tranche but has said reviewing and redacting the remaining material will take additional weeks. The pace, along with extensive redactions and the appearance of at least one fabricated document in the release, has fueled criticism from lawmakers in both parties and revived online conspiracy narratives heading into the 2026 midterm cycle.
Candace Owens has launched a new podcast series titled Bride of Charlie, alleging betrayals and conspiracies surrounding the death of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. The series questions the involvement of Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, and invokes elements like time travel and foreign governments. The claims have drawn sharp criticism from much of the conservative movement.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard joined an FBI raid on a Fulton County, Georgia, elections office, fueling President Trump's baseless claims of 2020 election fraud. The action has raised alarms about potential interference in upcoming 2026 midterms. Critics, including Senator Mark Warner, warn it undermines democracy.