Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges the United States and Europe to “revitalize an old friendship,” calling for renewed transatlantic cooperation while affirming the Trump administration’s existing policy positions. Rubio emphasizes NATO, shared security challenges and economic ties, uses a more reassuring tone toward European allies, and highlights ongoing diplomatic, military and intelligence collaboration. He addresses concerns over defense spending, trade disputes and alliance reliability without signaling major policy shifts.

Casey Wasserman, chair of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games organizing committee, plans to sell his Wasserman talent agency after the public release of court records showing email exchanges between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell. The documents, tied to the Jeffrey Epstein cases, list Wasserman among many public figures mentioned, though no criminal charges against him have been announced. The sale details, including potential buyers and timeline, remain undisclosed. Wasserman continues to lead the LA28 organizing committee as preparations for the 2028 Games proceed.

The U.S. Department of Justice has released a major new batch of Jeffrey Epstein case records, totaling about three million documents and photos. The January 30 disclosure, arriving more than a month after an initial deadline, expands public access to investigative files, court-related material, and visual evidence. Many documents are expected to be redacted to protect victims, minors, and third parties. Lawyers, journalists, and lawmakers are preparing to review the records for new details on how authorities handled past investigations, plea agreements, and Epstein’s network of associates.

Newly reviewed files show that Tom Barrack, a longtime associate of former President Donald Trump and a prominent investor, maintained years of contact with financier Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News found records of meetings, calls, and social events linking Barrack and Epstein within elite political and business circles.