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Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: United States

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US Democrats are criticizing Pam Bondi for refusing to testify at the Epstein hearing, warning that a congressional subpoena remains in effect. Melania Trump denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in a rare speech. Additionally, the US fertility rate has dropped to an all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline.

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