Early Bird: Hillary Clinton to testify about Epstein. Orbán accuses Ukraine of planning attacks on Hungarian energy infrastructure
Former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is set to appear before a U.S. House committee in connection with the Epstein case. At the end of the week, her husband, former Democratic President Bill Clinton, is also expected to testify. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered increased security at critical energy infrastructure sites. He criticized Ukraine for allegedly wanting to disrupt the local energy system.
The Epstein Case Also Impacts Clinton
Former US Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will testify today about her relationships with sexual predator and financier Jeffrey Epstein before the House Oversight Committee. The hearing will be held behind closed doors, despite Clinton's wish to testify publicly before members of Congress with cameras on. Republican Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer refused to allow it, according to the portal Ceskenoviny.cz.
Orbán Again Uses Ukraine Card in Pre-Election Battle
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered increased security at critical energy infrastructure sites after accusing Ukraine of attempting to disrupt the local energy system, reported the news outlet Al Jazeera. In a video posted on social media, Orbán, who maintains close ties with Russia, stated that the Ukrainian government is using an "oil blockade" to exert pressure on Hungary. He added that his intelligence services suggested that Kyiv is allegedly "preparing further actions to disrupt the operation of Hungary's energy system." However, he once again failed to provide details or evidence for his claims.
The European Commission Requests Explanation on How Czechia Prevents Babiš's Conflict of Interest
The European Commission sent a letter to Czechia requesting an explanation of how the country prevents a conflict of interest involving Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. It also seeks assurance that Agrofert will not receive European funds until the situation is fully clarified. Babiš claims to have resolved his conflict of interest by placing all Agrofert holding shares into the private trust RSVP Trust. If the EU deems the responses unsatisfactory, it may initiate an official audit procedure with Czechia, as happened when Babiš was previously Prime Minister. Consequently, the EU refused to reimburse some subsidies intended for Agrofert, the server Ceskenoviny.cz noted.
The Use of ChatGPT by a Chinese Official Accidentally Unveiled a Global Intimidation Operation
An extensive Chinese operation, accidentally revealed by an official, targeted the intimidation of Chinese dissidents abroad. This included impersonating American immigration officials, according to a new report from ChatGPT creator OpenAI. In one instance, Chinese operators allegedly disguised themselves as American immigration officials to warn a Chinese dissident living in the USA that their public statements reportedly violated the law. In another case, there was an attempt to use forged documents from an American district court to try to cancel the social media account of a Chinese dissident, reports CNN.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces First Nominations for 2026
Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross, and Shakira are among the artists nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2026. Among the chosen ones on the list that includes various music genres from rap to metal, R&B, hip-hop to blues rock and pop, are also Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes, and Oasis. The names of all the nominees will be announced in April. The nominees will be voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals, reported by AP.
Sources: Ceskenoviny.cz, AP, Al Jazeera, CNN
