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AXIOS (Julianna Bragg) - Trump and Vance differ in their responses to latest Epstein files

The Justice Department last week released the final 3 million-plus Epstein files — but President Trump and Vice President JD Vance appear to differ over what, if anything, should come next. Why it matters: Trump on Tuesday suggested it's "time for the country to get onto something else," even as Vance has signaled openness to testimony on allegations in the latest files against former Prince Andrew. - The split underscores growing tension within the GOP over whether the Epstein disclosures should be investigated further or politically put to rest. State of play: The vice president told the London-basedDaily Mail Tuesday that he would be "open" to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor testifying before Congress, noting that U.K. Prime…

The Justice Department last week released the final 3 million-plus Epstein files — but President Trump and Vice President JD Vance appear to differ over what, if anything, should come next. Why it matters: Trump on Tuesday suggested it's "time for the country to get onto something else," even as Vance has signaled openness to testimony on allegations in the latest files against former Prince Andrew. - The split underscores growing tension within the GOP over whether the Epstein disclosures should be investigated further or politically put to rest. State of play: The vice president told the London-basedDaily Mail Tuesday that he would be "open" to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor testifying before Congress, noting that U.K. Prime…Open

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Ex-Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized over "flu-like symptoms"

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Monday night after "experiencing flu-like symptoms" over the weekend, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Axios. What they're saying: The 83-year-old former Senate Republican leader "checked himself into a local hospital" out of "an abundance of caution," the statement said. - "His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving. He is in regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business." - McConnell, who currently chairs the Senate Rules Committee, stepped down as Senate GOP leader last year and plans to retire from Congress when his term expires next January. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check…

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Monday night after "experiencing flu-like symptoms" over the weekend, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Axios. What they're saying: The 83-year-old former Senate Republican leader "checked himself into a local hospital" out of "an abundance of caution," the statement said. - "His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving. He is in regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business." - McConnell, who currently chairs the Senate Rules Committee, stepped down as Senate GOP leader last year and plans to retire from Congress when his term expires next January. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check…Open