White House calls newly released Epstein emails a distraction and ‘hoax’ as pressure mounts – live

White House press secretary says Jeffrey Epstein emails that mention Trump are part of ‘Democrat + Mainstream Media hoax’; House to hold vote next weekEpstein kept close eye on Trump even after friendship soured, newly released emails revealDemocrats appear more enthusiastic than Republicans about voting in next year’s congressional elections following the party’s victories in recent state and local contests, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, which showed Republican President Donald Trump’s approval steady at 40%.The six-day poll, which closed on Wednesday, showed 44% of registered voters who called themselves Democrats said they were “very enthusiastic” about voting in the November 3, 2026, elections, compared with 26% of Republicans who said the same. Some 79% of Democrats said they would regret it if they didn’t vote in the election, compared to 68% of Republicans. Continue reading…