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**Summary:**
The Trump administration is facing criticism and even division within the Republican party over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, particularly regarding the release of related files. A judge blocked the release of grand jury transcripts. Additionally, the administration is facing scrutiny for investigating scholarships for “Dreamers,” pushing for deregulation of AI, and pausing a bipartisan effort to sanction Russia. The pause comes as Republican leaders have stepped back to allow Mr. Trump to pursue unilateral action. Their retreat came after the president said this month that he would impose tariffs of 100 percent on Russia and its trading partners if Mr. Putin did not agree to a cease-fire in 50 days.
**News Article:**
**Trump Administration Faces Mounting Pressure Over Epstein Files, Shifts Focus to Immigration, AI, and Russia**
**Washington, D.C.** – The Trump administration is weathering a storm of controversy on multiple fronts, including growing discontent within its own party over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. A federal judge in Florida recently denied a Justice Department request to release grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case, a move that has further fueled criticism of the administration’s transparency.
Public polling indicates a notable split among Republicans regarding the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, with a significant percentage disapproving of the lack of disclosure. This comes as the administration has ended its investigation into Epstein declaring there was no secretive “client list” or evidence that Mr. Epstein’s death was anything other than a suicide, something many of Mr. Trump’s supporters — and the president himself — had questioned.
Meanwhile, the Department of Education is launching investigations into five universities offering scholarships to students participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, commonly known as “Dreamers.” The administration claims that these scholarships discriminate against U.S. citizens.
In other news, the administration is moving forward with plans to promote the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, aiming to reduce regulations and promote innovation. The policy outlines measures to “remove red tape and onerous regulation,” as well as make it easier for companies to build infrastructure to power A.I.
Finally, a bipartisan effort in the Senate to impose harsh new sanctions on countries that do business with Russia has been halted after President Trump threatened to take unilateral action and impose tariffs of 100 percent on Russia and its trading partners if Mr. Putin did not agree to a cease-fire in 50 days. Republicans senators have stepped back to allow Mr. Trump to pursue unilateral action, as they believe the president “understands what it’s going to take to get the Russians to the table”.
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