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The Daily Brief: First Lady Denies Epstein Allegations, Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case Enters 8th Month Unsolved, and more.

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Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties and Urges Congress to Hear Victims

First Lady Melania Trump held a surprise press conference denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein and rejecting claims that she was among his victims. In her remarks, she called on Congress to allow survivors to testify under oath and have their accounts entered into the public record. Her statement comes as new allegations and public threats from a former associate draw renewed attention to Epstein-linked figures, adding fresh political tension and raising questions about accountability.

Seven Months Later, Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case Remains Unsolved

Seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dead inside a Tesla linked to singer D4vd in Los Angeles, the case remains unresolved and shrouded in secrecy. Despite a lengthy investigation that has included search warrants, sealed autopsy findings, and grand jury proceedings, no charges have been filed and key details remain out of public view. As speculation continues online and in court filings, authorities say the investigation is ongoing, leaving a grieving family and a concerned public still searching for answers.

California Uncovers $267 Million Hospice Fraud Scheme, 21 Charged

State officials announced charges against 21 people tied to a sweeping hospice fraud scheme that allegedly billed Medi-Cal for roughly $267 million using stolen identities. The operation, dubbed Operation Skip Trace, led to five arrests, multiple raids across Southern California, and the seizure of cash and weapons. Investigators say suspects used identities purchased online to enroll fake patients and bill through shell hospice companies, prompting renewed scrutiny over fraud in public health programs.

Bruce Springsteen Brings a Message of Hope and Defiance to Los Angeles

At the Kia Forum, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band delivered a nearly three-hour performance that doubled as both a rock concert and a powerful statement on the state of the world. Blending iconic songs with pointed political commentary, Springsteen urged fans to choose unity, compassion and democracy in the face of division and unrest. The result was an electrifying and emotional night that reminded a packed Los Angeles crowd of music’s ability to bring people together and imagine a better path forward.

Artemis II Crew Set for Pacific Splashdown After Historic Moon Voyage

After a 10-day journey around the moon, NASA’s Artemis II crew is set to return to Earth with a Pacific splashdown off the coast of San Diego Friday evening. The mission marked a major milestone in NASA’s lunar program, traveling farther than Apollo 13 while capturing rare views of the moon’s far side and witnessing a solar eclipse. As the Orion capsule undergoes its critical reentry, the successful test flight lays the groundwork for future missions, including a planned lunar landing later this decade.

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