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The New York Independent

The New York Independent

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Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein attract the attention of a fetching blonde. (Photo: House Committee)

Trump and Epstein Both Tied to Money Laundering During Their Long Association — New Details

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Amid Rising Consumer Prices, 25 States Go to Court — Again — to Block Trump Tariffs

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address that veered into lies and misstatements. (White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Special Report: Lying Trump Liars, the Lies They Publicly Told… And Walked Back Under Oath

Donald Trump runs the goverment like a crime boss. (Photo: Fulton County)

Organized Crime History Shapes How Trump Runs Washington… Like a Mob Boss

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Midterm Elections 2026: Our Last Chance to Save the Economy, Curb Trump and Restore Democracy

Roy Lichtenstein, one of Pop art’s defining figures, will be the focus of a major exhibit

Whitney Museum Goes Bold: Roy Lichtenstein Retrospective Tops Upcoming Exhibits

Mark Bego (r) with some of the subjects of his books, Randy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Debbie Gibson. (Photo: Mark Bego)

Mark Bego Talks in an NYI Q&A About Resurgent Village People, Madonna, Michael and Micky

Robert Creighton captures the heart and soul of James Cagney in the musical 'Cagney.' (Photo:0)

Robert Creighton Keeps James Cagney’s Legacy Dancing With Hope, Heart and Music

Donald Trump acts like an imperial president whose graft and corruption rival medieval kings. (Photo collage: NYI)

Trump Ego, Narcissism Run Amok; Nation Careens From Iran War, Inflation, While He Lines Pockets, Dodges Epstein

Melania Trump has plunged deeper into the Epstein scandal amid new allegations by a close ex-friend. (Pboto: White House)

Melania Sinks Deeper Into Epstein Scandal Amid Ex-Friend’s Startling Revelations