27 FEB 26 SITREP

• Former President Bill Clinton testified today under oath in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and prior contacts connected to Epstein’s activities.
• Clinton stated during questioning that President Donald Trump never said anything to him indicating involvement with Epstein, while denying any direct connection or communication with Epstein and acknowledging only casual acquaintance with Ghislaine Maxwell.
• Records referenced in connection with the inquiry included 17 visits by Jeffrey Epstein to the Clinton White House, along with photographs of Clinton with Maxwell and imagery associated with Epstein’s aircraft and his New York City residence.
• So far, transcripts from the deposition have not been publicly released, leaving the complete sworn testimony and supporting documentation undisclosed.

• The U.S. Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. personnel and family members from Mission Israel due to safety risks amid the looming possibility of military strikes on Iran.
• Commercial satellite imagery released by Chinese firm Mizar Vision publicly displayed U.S. F-22 aircraft positioned on runways in Israel, along with Patriot missile systems, support vehicles, and visible operational layouts.
• The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was shown off the coast near Haifa with aircraft visible on the flight deck and resupply activity underway, forming part of a defensive framework alongside Israel’s Iron Dome system.
• President Trump stated that no final decision had been made regarding military action against Iran, emphasizing the strength of the U.S. military while maintaining uncertainty about potential limited strikes or broader consequences.

• A Utah County judge denied a defense motion seeking to remove a prosecutor and the prosecutorial team after it was disclosed that a prosecutor’s daughter had been present at Utah Valley University when Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
• The court ruled that no conflict of interest existed because the prosecutor’s duty to seek justice aligned with protecting the public and did not involve financial self-dealing or direct victim status in the case.
• Investigative affidavits detailed forensic evidence linking Tyler Robinson to the crime scene, including DNA found on the firearm, bolt handle, spent casing, rooftop area, screwdriver, and towel used as a cheek rest.
• Robinson’s parents identified a rifle shown in news coverage as a family firearm previously owned by his grandfather, confronted Robinson regarding its whereabouts, reported his belligerent reaction and threats of self-harm, and later provided statements to law enforcement.