Trump orders release of JFK assassination-related documents

Trump orders release of JFK assassination files; includes records on Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.

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1 year ago

January 24, 2025

Trump orders release of JFK assassination files; includes records on Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.

President Trump signed an executive order directing the release of federal documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.

The order requires the director of national intelligence and the attorney general to submit a plan within 15 days for the complete release of JFK assassination records.

Trump stated that continued withholding of JFK-related information is not in the public interest and that the documents’ release is overdue.

While no congressional act mandates the release of records on the other two assassinations, Trump asserted that making these documents public is also in the public interest.

During his 2024 campaign, Trump promised to declassify remaining documents about JFK’s assassination, which continues to intrigue the public since the event in 1963.

Despite previously pledging to release documents during his first term, Trump kept some withheld, citing intelligence concerns.

John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas by Lee Harvey Oswald, leading to ongoing conspiracy theories regarding potential CIA involvement.

In 2022, nearly 13,000 new files related to JFK’s assassination were released by the National Archives, marking the largest release since 2018.

Legislation from 1992 requires all remaining records to be released by October 2017 unless related to national defense or intelligence.

Both Trump and President Biden have issued extensions to keep some documents private.

Experts suggest that significant revelations are unlikely from the upcoming document releases.

Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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18 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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20 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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20 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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