A new Nation podcast episode examines ties between the late Jeffrey Epstein and figures like Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon.
The discussion focuses on whether these links formed part of a broader elite network sometimes called the Epstein class. It questions if shared favors alone connected the group or if a common worldview existed among them.
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A February 20, 2026 opinion column in The Nation argues that many Trump-aligned conservatives have become less concerned about Jeffrey Epstein-related disclosures involving President Donald Trump, citing polling shifts among Republicans and a series of high-profile comments highlighted in the piece.
Newly released text messages from 2019 show Steve Bannon exchanging friendly communications with Jeffrey Epstein. Bannon states that the messages were intended to persuade Epstein to participate in a documentary project. The exchanges have come to light recently, prompting Bannon's clarification.
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The release of over three million documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files on January 30, 2026, by the US Department of Justice has spotlighted associations between Epstein and several prominent non-fiction authors. These writers, known for books on topics like behavioral economics, longevity, and physics, appear frequently in the documents. The pattern raises questions about trust in prescriptive non-fiction without implying criminal involvement.
Sweden's Tidö parties have rejected the Center Party's proposal for an independent probe into Jeffrey Epstein's Swedish connections. The motion followed Norway's commission on the convicted sex offender in February. The government has not ruled out a future review if new information emerges.
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Former President Bill Clinton underwent a six-hour closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York, on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, denying allegations he 'likes them young,' insisting he saw no abuse, and offering an unprompted defense of President Donald Trump. The compelled testimony, following subpoena battles and Hillary Clinton's prior session, highlighted scrutiny of Epstein's powerful associates amid new details on flights and post-conviction contacts.