Trump Zigzags on When War Will End, and Investigators Search Epstein’s Ranch in New Mexico
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President Trump gives mixed messages on the war's end, while investigators search a ranch linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
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President Donald Trump has offered differing timelines regarding the conclusion of an ongoing conflict. Concurrently, federal investigators are conducting a search of a ranch in New Mexico believed to be associated with the late Jeffrey Epstein. These developments occur as discussions around "space mirrors" have also emerged, though their specific context remains unclear from the provided information. The President's statements on the war's end could influence public expectations and policy, while the Epstein investigation continues to uncover potential new details years after his death. The mention of "space mirrors" suggests a separate, possibly technological or speculative, topic gaining attention.
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Federal investigators are conducting a search of a ranch in New Mexico believed to be associated with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump gives mixed signals on Iran war. And, how Epstein built ties to scientists - NPR

US investigators begin search of Epstein’s former ranch in New Mexico - Al Jazeera

New Mexico authorities launch search of ranch previously owned by Epstein
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