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NPR | By Michel Martin,

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Published July 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT

House to start summer recess early to avoid Epstein files vote, Trump deflects on Epstein probe with accusations about Obama, Columbia disciplines over 70 students for pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

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