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The National Hockey League played seven games in its young 2025-2026 season by the end of the day last Wednesday. The contests featured a grand total of two fights. 

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The government shutdown had run for eight days by the end of the day on that Wednesday. And the now lengthy shutdown sparked two extraordinary verbal brawls in the halls of Congress between lawmakers.

NHL referees Gord Dwyer and Mitch Dunning worked the Washington Capitals/Boston Bruins tilt Wednesday night in DC. Perhaps the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms could have summoned Dwyer and Dunning up to Capitol Hill to dole out a few ten-minute misconducts beforehand.

«You’re embarrassing yourself right now!» hollered House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., at Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said Democrats, led in the House by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are putting health care access at risk by refusing the GOP’s federal funding plan. (Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

«The only embarrassment here is you!» thundered Lawler at Jeffries.

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Tempers exploded as Lawler lay in wait outside the House Radio/TV Gallery Studio for a shutdown smackdown after Jeffries concluded his now-daily press conference. 

«You’re not going to talk to me and talk over me when you don’t want to hear what I’m going to say!» yelled an animated Jeffries at Lawler, jabbing his index finger toward his colleagues chest but never poking him. 

«Oh, I’m listening,» said Lawler.

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«So just keep your mouth shut!» shouted the usually cool Jeffries. 

There were multiple rounds of vocal fisticuffs between Members and Congressional leaders.

Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., summoned the press to the hallway outside the office of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to complain about the shutdown and criticize the Speaker for not swearing-in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., more than two weeks after her election. Johnson then confronted the Arizona senators. And Lawler was nearby, serving as «fourth man in.»

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«This is absurd,» seethed an exasperated Johnson.

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«This is the longest the House has gone…» interrupted Gallego.

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«Do you want me to answer the question?» shot back Johnson.

«You’re not actually answering the question,» countered Gallego.

The multiple rounds of brawls in the halls between lawmakers were nearly unprecedented in Congress. The shutdown smackdowns featured arguments about health care. Lawler waved around legislation focused on the Democrats’ push during the shutdown: a package to extend Obamacare subsidies.

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«If you believe in it so much!» chided Lawler, with a rhetorical uppercut. 

«Bro, do you understand math?» counterpunched Jeffries.

Tensions are spiking at the Capitol. Yours truly asked Johnson about Lawler confronting Jeffries and his decision to step out of the Speaker’s Office to engage Kelly and Gallego. I noted to the Speaker that if the House was in session, there may be fistfights in the hallways.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on the tenth day of the federal government shutdown on October 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images)

«Are you concerned and is it incumbent upon you as the Speaker to try to lower this temperature?» I asked.

Johnson added that the contretemps «concerns me.» He added that he wanted to «restore civility to the institution.»

«Let’s have policy disputes. But not make it personal. This gets personal. Emotions are high. People are upset. I’m upset. I’m a very patient man. But I am very angry right now because this is dangerous stuff. And so is it better for them to be physically separated right now? It probably is.» said Johnson. 

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Lawmakers aren’t the only ones raging. Thousands of federal workers are fuming at the shutdown. The administration is now firing federal workers. 

«Right now, many families are paying the price for political gridlock that they didn’t cause,» said American Federation of Government Employees President Everett Kelley.

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Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Md., represents 44,000 federal employees in her district near Washington, DC. She notes that Maryland has lost 15,000 federal jobs since President Trump took office in January. 

«I believe that (the firings) are not only unethical and immoral, but illegal for him to be RIF-ing people during a shutdown. There’s no new authority granted to the President or OMB during a shutdown,» said Elfreth. «I don’t believe in negotiating by threat. It also shows that I think they have the weaker hand and that they’re losing the PR battle nationally to resort to threats.» 

While the shutdown is the main event, the undercard is a fight between Democrats and Johnson over Grijalva to succeed her late father, Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz. The elder Grijalva died in March after a battle with cancer.

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«I can’t hire staff. We don’t have an office,» said Grijalva «So it’s very much second-class citizen feeling for me.»

Democrats have tried on multiple occasions to compel the House to swear-in Grijalva during brief, pro forma sessions where the body gavels in and gavels out after just a few seconds. Once in office, Grijalva would provide the crucial 218th signature to go over the head of the Speaker and force the House to vote on a measure to release the Epstein files.

«Get your people in and stop covering up for the pedophiles,» shouted Gallego at Johnson during their confrontation in the corridor.

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«That’s ridiculous,» responded Johnson. 

«There’s nobody covering up for pedophiles,» chirped Lawler from the back of the scrum. «So knock it the hell off.»

Johnson denies the Grijalva holdup is about the Epstein files. 

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Speaker Mike Johnson is canceling House votes for a third straight week in a bid to put pressure on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer during the government shutdown. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite; Allison Robbert/AP Photo)

«We’ll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants. It has nothing to do with it,» said Johnson. 

But Grijalva wrote to the Speaker last week demanding the House swear her in immediately. And the House still hasn’t sworn her in.

Circumstances were different this spring when the House GOP majority dwindled to a net seat of one. Republicans needed as many votes as they could muster to pass parliamentary frameworks for the Big, Beautiful Bill. Johnson swore-in Reps. Randy Fine, R-Fla., and Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., a day after they won special elections.

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«These guys worked hard and they earned the position,» said Johnson when he met with them back in April. «These gentlemen are going to come in and help us deliver the America First agenda.» 

Johnson noted that swearing-in Fine and Patronis made «the margin a little more comfortable» for House Republicans.

So Johnson is keeping the House out of session for now. House Democrats are returning to Capitol Hill this week to make a point of Johnson keeping the House out of session during the shutdown. Regardless, pouring everyone back into the Capitol would likely trigger the Congressional equivalent of a line brawl. 

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There are unwritten rules about hockey fights. You don’t sucker punch someone. You don’t knee your opponent. You generally square off in a fight with someone in your same weight class. In hockey, both sides warm up on their own side of the red line before the game and between periods. Violation of that code might trigger a big brawl.

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Lawmakers from both sides seemingly left their own side of the rink to pick fights with the other side. Gallego and Kelly outside the Speaker’s Office. Lawler outside Jeffries’ news conference.

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But lawmakers are apparently ignoring these unwritten rules. The government shutdown soon enters its third week and everyone is dropping their gloves.

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Por qué el arroz con huevo brinda los mismos beneficios que la carne roja en proteínas, según los expertos

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Investigaciones recientes destacan que el arroz con huevo aporta proteínas completas y energía sostenida, superando en algunos aspectos a la carne roja (Freepik)

La combinación de arroz con huevo, consumida a diario en numerosos hogares y comedores, se consolidó como una de las alternativas más eficientes y accesibles en términos nutricionales. Personas de diferentes edades y contextos la eligen por su practicidad, su bajo costo y su capacidad para aportar proteínas completas y energía sostenida. El interés por este plato creció especialmente entre quienes buscan una alimentación saludable y balanceada.

Tradicionalmente, el arroz con huevo fue visto como una solución ante la escasez o como un recurso rápido en la cocina. Sin embargo, los avances en la ciencia de los alimentos permitieron demostrar que esta mezcla supera a la carne roja en varios aspectos nutricionales. Deportistas, estudiantes y familias encuentran en este plato una fuente de proteínas, vitaminas y minerales esenciales para el funcionamiento del organismo.

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Especialistas en nutrición y ciencia de los alimentos sostienen que el valor de esta combinación radica en la calidad de sus proteínas y en su aporte energético. Según investigaciones recientes citadas por O Globo, el arroz aporta energía rápida y fibra, mientras que el huevo completa el perfil de aminoácidos, logrando una proteína de alta calidad.

La combinación de arroz con huevo ofrece una proteína de alto valor biológico, comparable a la de la carne roja en términos de calidad y aprovechamiento por el organismo. Según la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), mezclar cereales como el arroz con huevo permite obtener todos los aminoácidos esenciales en proporciones óptimas, lo que hace que esta alternativa cumpla la misma función estructural y reparadora que las proteínas animales más reconocidas.

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La combinación de arroz y huevo facilita un mejor aprovechamiento de los aminoácidos esenciales gracias al alto Valor Biológico que ofrece el huevo (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

Esta equivalencia proteica, sumada a su bajo costo y accesibilidad, convierte al arroz con huevo en una opción eficiente y saludable para quienes buscan cubrir sus necesidades nutricionales sin recurrir necesariamente a la carne roja.

De acuerdo con O Globo, la clave nutricional del arroz con huevo reside en el concepto de Valor Biológico (VB). El arroz carece de lisina, un aminoácido esencial, pero el huevo lo contiene en cantidad suficiente para complementar el cereal. Así, el organismo aprovecha mejor las proteínas, que se utilizan para reparar tejidos, producir hormonas y mantener la masa muscular.

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Diversos estudios comparativos muestran que la eficiencia de la proteína formada por arroz y huevo iguala o supera la de la carne roja. Esta combinación también resulta más económica y accesible, lo que favorece su inclusión en la dieta diaria. Quienes practican actividades físicas intensas o deportes de resistencia eligen el arroz con huevo como aliado estratégico por su fácil digestión y sus beneficios de recuperación muscular.

Bruno Román, especialista en ciencia de los alimentos, explicó al portal Miyeilis Flores: “El arroz con huevo es como un juego de Lego: el huevo coloca las piezas que faltan al arroz para construir salud”. Según Román, la sinergia entre ambos alimentos representa un ejemplo de optimización nutricional sin necesidad de recurrir a suplementos.

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Especialistas en nutrición recomiendan el consumo de arroz con huevo por su bajo costo, versatilidad y potencial para incluirse en una dieta balanceada y saludable- crédito Reuters

El arroz con huevo puede optimizarse mediante técnicas sencillas en la cocina. Una de ellas es el choque térmico: cocinar el arroz con anticipación, dejarlo enfriar en la heladera y luego recalentar suavemente antes de consumirlo. Según recomendaciones de expertos en nutrición, este proceso genera almidón resistente, una fibra que se absorbe lentamente y favorece la microbiota intestinal.

En materia de seguridad alimentaria, se aconseja lavar el arroz varias veces hasta que el agua salga transparente y utilizar suficiente agua en la cocción para reducir la presencia de arsénico, mineral que el cereal absorbe del suelo. El consumo responsable y cuidadoso garantiza un plato seguro y saludable para todos los integrantes de la familia.

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Para evitar picos de glucosa en sangre, la sugerencia es acompañar el arroz con huevo con una porción de vegetales verdes. Según especialistas en endocrinología citados por O Globo, la fibra de estos vegetales ralentiza la absorción del almidón y ayuda a mantener estables los niveles de azúcar. Esta recomendación resulta especialmente útil para personas con diabetes o que buscan controlar el peso corporal.

Deportistas y personas activas escogen
Deportistas y personas activas escogen arroz con huevo por su rápida digestión, ayuda en la recuperación muscular y óptima regeneración de tejidos (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

El equilibrio en las proporciones de arroz y huevo es fundamental para obtener el máximo beneficio nutricional. De acuerdo con los expertos, la relación ideal consiste en media taza de arroz por cada huevo. Este balance evita el exceso de carbohidratos y asegura un buen aporte proteico, necesario para la regeneración y el crecimiento de los tejidos.

La cocción del huevo también requiere atención. Evitar el calor excesivo que dora las bordes previene la degradación de proteínas y la oxidación de las grasas saludables de la yema. Así, el valor nutricional se mantiene intacto y el plato conserva su eficacia como fuente de energía y nutrientes.

El arroz con huevo admite múltiples variantes según los objetivos personales y las costumbres regionales. Algunas personas añaden verduras frescas, hierbas o especias para enriquecer el sabor y sumar nutrientes. Otras prefieren incorporar aceite de oliva o semillas para aumentar el contenido de ácidos grasos saludables, siempre cuidando la moderación y el equilibrio.

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Las técnicas de cocción como el choque térmico mejoran el perfil nutricional del arroz con huevo al generar almidón resistente beneficioso para la microbiota intestinal Foto: Gastronomía Vasca

El arroz con huevo no solo destaca por su valor nutricional, sino también por su bajo costo y su versatilidad en la cocina. Esta preparación permite alimentar a grandes grupos familiares y se adapta tanto al desayuno como al almuerzo o la cena. Además, constituye una alternativa sostenible en comparación con las carnes rojas, cuyo impacto ambiental resulta considerablemente mayor.

El conocimiento y la difusión de los beneficios del arroz con huevo permiten tomar decisiones alimentarias más informadas. Incorporar esta combinación a la rutina diaria contribuye a la salud individual y colectiva. La simplicidad de los ingredientes y la facilidad de preparación convierten al arroz con huevo en una herramienta clave para una alimentación equilibrada.

Optimizar la preparación y acompañar el plato con vegetales asegura el máximo aprovechamiento de sus ventajas. El arroz con huevo confirma que la nutrición de calidad puede ser accesible, económica y deliciosa.



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How did Jeffrey Epstein get rich? Meet Les Wexner, the ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO who once worked with him

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An 88-year-old billionaire businessman and former Victoria’s Secret chief is the latest person to fall within the House Oversight Committee’s investigative crosshairs in the Jeffrey Epstein case, as he is scheduled to appear before the panel in Ohio on Wednesday morning.

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The crimes of the late accused sex trafficker Epstein are well-known, having gained new media attention in recent months after Congress forced the Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose millions of pages of documents.

But less is known about the figures who operated within Epstein’s orbit and how they helped him get the vast international sphere of influence he enjoyed before finding himself in a Manhattan jail awaiting trial, where he killed himself in 2019.

Les Wexner, founder of L Brands, the former chief of Victoria’s Secret, is one of those figures, having been named a co-conspirator of Epstein in a recently uncovered FBI document from 2019.

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Leslie Wexner, former CEO of Victoria’s Secret and other fashion brands, is named numerous times in the DOJ files on Jeffrey Epstein. (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Fragrance Foundation; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret; Neil Rasmus/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Wexner is the founder of L Brands, formerly known as The Limited, which included Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Pink. He also helped found Abercrombie & Fitch, a clothing brand that was once popular among teens in the U.S.

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Wexner has never been charged with crimes related to the late financier, and a spokesperson for the mogul told Fox News Digital that the «Assistant U.S. Attorney told Mr. Wexner’s legal counsel in 2019 that Mr. Wexner was neither a co-conspirator nor target in any respect.» 

But documents released by the DOJ allege that Wexner was one of the key players in how Epstein built his wealth and later ran his illicit empire.

One file from 2013 that appears to have been in the possession of the Southern District of New York (SDNY) titled «Jeffrey Epstein Source of Wealth,» said Wexner «became a well-known client» of Epstein’s financial management firm in 1987.

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At the time, Wexner was identified as the founder and chairman of the Ohio-based women’s clothing brand The Limited.

«Since all but one of his financial clients are anonymous, it has been speculated that much of Epstein’s lavish lifestyle was once financed by Wexner,» reads the document, which appears to be an email. Wexner’s spokesperson declined to comment on the allegations.

That paper also noted that Wexner sold his massive Manhattan townhouse — reported to be the largest private residence in the New York City borough — to Epstein.

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A 2019 FBI witness statement from a man who purported to be Wexner’s bodyguard from 1991 to 1992 said Wexner «sold his mansion in New York to Epstein for $20.»

The same witness statement alleged that «Epstein got all of his money from Wexner.»

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A 1998 document obtained by Fox News Digital, however, shows Wexner sold his home to Epstein for a $20 million price tag. Half was paid via cashier’s check, while the other half was covered by a promissory note, the record shows.

Epstein’s Manhattan mansion was raided by the FBI in July 2019 as part of the federal sex trafficking investigation. There, law enforcement officials found vast troves of evidence, including photos of partially or fully nude women and girls, including ones who appeared to be minors.

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A residence belonging to Jeffrey Epstein at East 71st Street is seen on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on July 8, 2019, in New York City.  (Kevin Hagen/Getty Images)

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The DOJ’s unsealed indictment against Epstein also said it was one of the places where he «enticed and recruited, and caused to be enticed and recruited, dozens of minor girls… to engage in sex acts with him, after which he would give the victims hundreds of dollars in cash.»

Wexner reportedly bought the mansion in 1989 for $13.2 million before selling it to a corporation partially controlled by Epstein for an «undisclosed amount,» according to Business Insider. It was then reportedly transferred to a U.S. Virgin Islands-based company controlled by Epstein for $0 in 2011.

The home was reportedly valued at $77 million at the time of the raid, making it a massive portion of Epstein’s wealth.

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A heavily redacted email chain from July 2025 that appears to show witness statement summaries, with the subject line, «RE: Epstein – Cellmate Interview,» also said, «Steve Scully stated Wexner was #1 on Epstein’s speed dial.»

Steve Scully appears to be a reference to a former IT contractor who lived and worked on Epstein’s private island of Little St. James from 1999 through 2005. Wexner’s spokesperson declined to comment on Scully’s claim.

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Wexner even signed a document in 1991 giving Epstein vast control over his finances via power of attorney, according to the New York Times. That document gave Epstein the power to sign checks, borrow money, and buy or sell real estate on Wexner’s behalf, the report said.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., speaks to reporters after a closed-door deposition with Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and confidante of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 9, 2026. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)

A letter Wexner wrote to his nonprofit, the Wexner Foundation, in August 2019 said that while he did give power of attorney to Epstein, their relationship ended soon after the 2007 federal investigation first began into the late financier in Florida.

«[B]y early fall 2007, it was agreed that he should step back from the management of our personal finances. In that process, we discovered that he had misappropriated vast sums of money from me and my family. This was, frankly, a tremendous shock, even though it clearly pales in comparison to the unthinkable allegations against him now,» the letter said.

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«With his credibility and our trust in him destroyed, we immediately severed ties with him. We were able to recover some of the funds. The widely reported payments Mr. Epstein made to the charitable fund represented a portion of the returned monies. All of that money — every dollar of it — was originally Wexner family money.»

But other documents released by the DOJ allege that Epstein and Wexner’s relationship went further than financial management.

An FBI witness statement by Robert Morosky, a former executive for Wexner’s fashion brand, said, «He had information regarding the use of ‘Limited’ brand aircraft used in the 1990s to transport young girls from Mexico to the U.S.»

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«Morosky did not wish to give any additional information at that time; however if someone would like to pursue this information he could be reached on his personal cellular phone,’» the statement said.

It’s unclear if the lead was ever pursued, but a spokesperson for Wexner told Fox News Digital, «The allegation is false. Mr. Morosky was terminated from the company in 1987 and therefore in no position to know anything about the use of Limited planes in the 1990s.»

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A witness statement from 2020, with the identity of the female witness redacted, said she claimed to have «often» seen Epstein and Wexner together.

She «stated that often Wexner would have models who could not have been over 18 years old do private viewings for him and Epstein. She said the models would be wearing [swimsuits] and some were in lingerie,» the document read.

Wexner’s spokesperson declined to comment on those claims and called her account of seeing the pair together «vague.»

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Attorney General Pam Bondi conducts a news conference at the Department of Justice on December 4, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)

The female witness said she «would help with getting people to work at parties at Wexner’s compound in catering and other positions,» and that «anyone who went to work there had to have a full background check and there were certain areas of the house where they could not go without an approved escort.»

However, there was no indication of what years or period of time her claims are focused on.

A source with knowledge of company procedures argued the situation could not have happened, however. Model fittings always involved teams of 15 to 20 professionals and Epstein was never a part of that, the source maintained.

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Wexner is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee in Ohio on Wednesday morning.

Fox News Digital reached out to Wexner’s attorney for comment on the deposition and on the aforementioned claims.

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Quién es José Jerí, el presidente de Perú que fue destituido y duró solo cuatro meses

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El Congreso de Perú volvió a sacudir el tablero político este martes al censurar y echar al presidente interino José Jerí.

El abogado de 39 años, que había asumido en octubre tras la caída de Dina Boluarte, vio terminado su mandato de transición de forma abrupta en medio de un escándalo de tráfico de influencias y visitas clandestinas a un restaurante chino.

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Con su salida, el país andino se encamina a su octavo cambio de mando en una década, a solo semanas de las elecciones generales de abril.

Tras la censura, el Ejecutivo quedó acéfalo. El Congreso elegirá mañana a su nuevo presidente, quien por línea de sucesión asumirá la jefatura del Estado para completar la transición hasta julio de 2026

José Jerí asumió como nuevo presidente de Perú tras la destitución de Dina Boluarte, en un juicio político relámpago motivado por la crisis de inseguridad. Había jurado hasta julio de 2026.

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El Legislativo destituyó a Boluarte por «permanente incapacidad moral», y Jerí asumió conforme a la línea de sucesión establecida en la Constitución. Y esa misma línea de sucesión es la que hoy vuelve a activarse tras su censura. Hasta ahora presidía el Congreso, cargo que ocupaba desde agosto pasado, tras llegar al Parlamento como congresista suplente en 2021, en reemplazo del expresidente Martín Vizcarra, quien no pudo asumir su escaño por estar inhabilitado.

Durante la jura, Jerí prometió «ejercer fielmente el cargo de presidente de la República» y respetar la Constitución y las leyes. Posteriormente, firmó el acta y recibió la banda presidencial de manos del congresista Fernando Rospigliosi.

Tras el Himno Nacional, inició su discurso inaugural, en el que reconoció la crisis política que atraviesa el país y la necesidad de reconciliación: «Hay que ser dignos y también saber pedir perdón por los errores que se han podido cometer. Y a todos, las disculpas del caso y una promesa: comenzar a construir un país que permita la reconciliación entre todos los peruanos».

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Jerí asumió conforme a la línea de sucesión establecida en la Constitución. Foto: EFE/ John Reyes Mejía

Sobre seguridad ciudadana, Jerí advirtió que las bandas criminales son el principal desafío y remarcó la importancia de la coordinación de la Policía Nacional, las Fuerzas Armadas y demás instituciones del Estado: «Ellos son hoy nuestros enemigos, y como enemigos debemos declararle la guerra a la delincuencia».

Quién es José Jerí

Nacido el 13 de noviembre de 1986 en Jesús María, Lima, se graduó en Derecho en la Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal y obtuvo el título de abogado en la Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Es católico, tiene pareja pero no está casado y no tiene hijos.

Afiliado al partido derechista «Somos Perú» desde 2013, Jerí ocupó diversos cargos dentro del partido y se postuló sin éxito a elecciones municipales en Lima.

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Jerí está afiliado al partido derechista "Somos Perú" desde 2013. Foto: EFE/ John Reyes Mejía

En 2021 asumió como congresista suplente tras la inhabilitación de Vizcarra, pese a haber obtenido solo 11.600 votos de preferencia. Durante su periodo legislativo, impulsó leyes sobre seguridad, empleo, economía, educación universitaria, salud, pesca y deporte, y presidió la Comisión de Presupuesto en 2023-2024. También se desempeñó como vocero de la bancada.

A comienzos de 2025 enfrentó una denuncia por violación sexual, archivada en agosto por falta de evidencia. Al respecto, Jerí afirmó: «Puedo decir que se ha ratificado lo que ya les había dicho, de que yo no tuve ningún tipo de participación directa o indirecta; y se comprueba con ese pronunciamiento fiscal mi completa inocencia».

Es muy activo en redes sociales, especialmente en Instagram, donde se define como «abogado y animalista» y comparte sus actividades como congresista y presidente del Congreso.

La destitución de Dina Boluarte

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La remoción de Boluarte agregó un nuevo capítulo a la inestabilidad política peruana desde 2018, en la que el país ha tenido siete presidentes. Tres fueron removidos por el Parlamento, dos renunciaron ante posibles destituciones y solo uno completó su mandato interino.

Los legisladores votaron en octubre cuatro solicitudes de destitución, alegando la incapacidad de Boluarte para frenar la delincuencia. Superaron el mínimo de 56 votos requerido para cada moción, y al no presentarse la mandataria a defenderse, 124 de 130 legisladores votaron a favor de su remoción.

Los legisladores votaron a favor de la destitución, alegando la incapacidad de Boluarte. Foto: EFE/ John Reyes Mejía

Boluarte había asumido la presidencia en diciembre de 2022 tras la destitución de Pedro Castillo, quien intentó disolver el Parlamento y fue removido por «incapacidad moral». Castillo permanece detenido mientras enfrenta investigaciones por presuntos cargos de corrupción y rebelión.

Boluarte había asumido la presidencia en diciembre de 2022. Foto: EFE/Stringer

La destitución ocurre a seis meses de las elecciones generales programadas para el 12 de abril de 2026, donde se elegirá un nuevo presidente, 130 diputados y 60 senadores.

La crisis se agravó luego de un ataque armado contra el grupo de cumbia Agua Marina, que dejó cinco heridos, considerado un ejemplo del aumento de criminalidad que el gobierno de Boluarte no logró contener. La presidenta saliente atribuyó parte de la situación a inmigrantes sin documentación en el país.

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Jerí y la lista de presidentes caídos

La salida de José Jerí suma un nuevo nombre a la crisis de Perú. El abogado se integra a la nómina de mandatarios que terminaron presos o destituidos en este siglo, junto a figuras como Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo o Pedro Castillo. A semanas de las elecciones de abril, el país vuelve a cambiar de mando por octava vez en diez años.

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