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AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - New Mexico AG, federal DOJ clash over Epstein records

A public dispute between New Mexico's attorney general and the U.S. Justice Department escalated Tuesday over records sought in the state's Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Why it matters: The clash underscores questions about whether federal privacy restrictions and court orders are preventing state investigators from pursuing potential criminal leads tied to Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Zoom in: New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez doubled down Tuesday on claims that the federal DOJ is "hindering " his investigation by "withholding" unredacted Epstein files, accusing the federal agency in a letter of refusing to cooperate. - In a letter last month to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche , Torrez said that despite…

A public dispute between New Mexico's attorney general and the U.S. Justice Department escalated Tuesday over records sought in the state's Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Why it matters: The clash underscores questions about whether federal privacy restrictions and court orders are preventing state investigators from pursuing potential criminal leads tied to Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Zoom in: New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez doubled down Tuesday on claims that the federal DOJ is "hindering " his investigation by "withholding" unredacted Epstein files, accusing the federal agency in a letter of refusing to cooperate. - In a letter last month to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche , Torrez said that despite…Open

DAILYCALLER (Arianna Hooker) - $225,000,000 In ‘Hideous’ Fraud Schemes Found Across US Schools, Report Alleges

‘should alarm every family, teacher, and civic leader’

A new report from the State Financial Officers Foundation and Open the Books uncovered nearly 90 alleged fraud schemes involving roughly $225 million across American schools since 2019. The report alleges that school districts have been embezzling funds, creating fake invoices and then pocketing the money, lying about student enrollment numbers to collect more aid, bid-rigging and receiving kickbacks. The SFOF and Open the Books reviewed the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General’s semiannual report to Congress between 2019 and 2026 — finding that fraud has taken place in 24 states and Puerto Rico. “All fraud is harmful, but defrauding education dollars meant to help kids learn and succeed is especially…Open