Martin Luther King Jr's family breaks silence on Trump's order to declassify assassination files
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Martin Luther King Jr's family breaks silence on Trump's order to declassify assassination files

Hindustan Times  

Martin Luther King Jr's family has addressed Donald Trump's executive order to declassify files associated with the assassination of the activist, former President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Following the order that was signed Thursday, the King family issued a statement shared on social media, calling the civil rights icon's death a “deeply personal loss.” President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order aiming to declassify remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington. King family breaks silence on Trump's order to declassify MLK's assassination files While signing the executive order in the Oval Office, Trump declared, “Everything will be revealed,” per New York Post. As the commander-in-chief delivered on the promise he made during his victory rally at Capitol One Arena, the King family said in the statement shared on their behalf by The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center on X, formerly Twitter: “Today, our family has learned that President Trump has ordered the declassification of the remaining records pertaining to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, and our father, Rev.

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JFK files: Slain prez's grandson says Trump didn't give ‘heads up’ to family about the release, rips CNN's coverage
3 days, 22 hours ago

JFK files: Slain prez's grandson says Trump didn't give ‘heads up’ to family about the release, rips CNN's coverage

Hindustan Times  

President John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, blasted CNN for covering the 80,000 files related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination that were released by President Donald Trump Tuesday evening, March 18. JFK files: Slain prez's grandson says Trump didn't give ‘heads up’ to family about release, rips CNN's coverage The files’ release was ordered by Trump as part of …

Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination
4 days, 19 hours ago

Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening. The vast majority of the National Archives’ collection of over 6 million pages of records, photographs, motion pictures, sound recordings and artifacts related to the assassination had previously been released. Here are some things to know: Trump’s order Shortly after he was …

Trump says JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday
5 days, 7 hours ago

Trump says JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday

Raw Story  

Donald Trump said his administration would be releasing Tuesday the remaining government files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy -- a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death. On January 23, Trump signed an executive order calling for the declassification of the JFK assassination documents, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories …

U.S. President Trump says JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday
5 days, 8 hours ago

U.S. President Trump says JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday

The Hindu  

Previously withheld documents on the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy will be released on Tuesday, current officeholder Donald Trump said, after ordering such a move in January. On January 23, Trump signed an executive order calling for the declassification of the JFK assassination documents, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death. …

Everything we know about the JFK files set to be declassified under Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Everything we know about the JFK files set to be declassified under Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gerald Posner, author of Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK, …

FBI says it has discovered thousands of new files on JFK assassination
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1 month, 1 week ago

FBI says it has discovered thousands of new files on JFK assassination

Al Jazeera  

Law enforcement agency says about 2,400 newly discovered records are being transferred to archives for declassification. The FBI has announced the discovery of thousands of records related to the assassination of John F Kennedy following searches undertaken to comply with an executive order by United States President Donald Trump. The FBI said on Tuesday that searches had turned up about …

Donald Trump wants to release the remaining classified JFK assassination records. Here is why it's happening now
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump wants to release the remaining classified JFK assassination records. Here is why it's happening now

ABC  

United States President Donald Trump has been briefed on the potential release of classified records relating to the assassinations of former US president John F Kennedy, his brother Robert F Kennedy and civil rights visionary Dr Martin Luther King Jr, according to the office of the US Director of National Intelligence. "That is what Donald Trump has tapped into so …

FBI finds 2,400 new John F Kennedy assassination files after Trump's order
1 month, 1 week ago

FBI finds 2,400 new John F Kennedy assassination files after Trump's order

India Today  

The FBI found thousands of new documents related to the assassination of former President John F Kennedy after President Donald Trump called for the release of classified intelligence and law enforcement files about the 1963 shooting. As part of the same executive order, Trump also promised to release documents on the assassinations of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr …

JFK assassination files: Explainer on Donald Trump's new declassification order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JFK assassination files: Explainer on Donald Trump's new declassification order

India Today  

Millions of documents about President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination have been released to the public over the years, but there remain thousands still under wraps. Trump’s Executive Order Under the new directive, the national intelligence director and attorney general must devise a plan within 15 days to release the remaining JFK records. In a post on X, Robert F. …

Trump’s order to release thousands of JFK files could shed more light on 1963 assassination
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s order to release thousands of JFK files could shed more light on 1963 assassination

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Millions of documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas have already been made public, but President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of still-classified files. Here are some things to know: Trump’s order Thursday’s order directed the national intelligence director and attorney general to develop a plan within 15 days …

Kennedys at war over Trump's vow to release final JFK assassination files
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kennedys at war over Trump's vow to release final JFK assassination files

Daily Mail  

The Kennedy family has been wrought with fresh division over Donald Trump's decision to release the final classified files on John F Kennedy's assassination. Robert Kennedy Jr, who is nominated to be part of Donald Trump's cabinet, has long asked for the files of his uncle John F Kennedy's assassination to be fully released His approval of the files' release …

Trump orders release of last JFK, RFK, King assassination files
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump orders release of last JFK, RFK, King assassination files

Raw Story  

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the declassification Thursday of the last secret files on the assassination of president John F. Kennedy, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death. Trump signed an executive order that will also release documents on the 1960s assassinations of JFK's younger brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader …

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and Martin Luther King assassination files: Will we finally know the truth?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and Martin Luther King assassination files: Will we finally know the truth?

Firstpost  

Donald Trump has ordered the declassification of files related to the assassinations of John F Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr, hoping it may shed new light on decades-old controversies. File Image/Reuters United States President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of previously classified files related to the assassinations of US President John F Kennedy, …

Donald Trump orders release of JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King assassination records
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump orders release of JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King assassination records

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades. The executive order Mr. Trump signed on Thursday also aims to declassify the remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and the Rev. Speaking to reporters, …

Trump issues executive order to declassify thousands of files on JFK assassination
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump issues executive order to declassify thousands of files on JFK assassination

Firstpost  

The president signed the executive order to release the documents on Thursday. Apart from this Trump also called for the declassification of documents related to the assassinations of Robert F Kennedy and the Rev Martin Luther King Jr Days after assuming the White House, US President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the …

JFK's Grandson Reacts To Donald Trump's Planned Release Of Assassination Files
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JFK's Grandson Reacts To Donald Trump's Planned Release Of Assassination Files

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Everything will be revealed,” Trump told reporters. There’s nothing heroic about it.” JFK conspiracy theories — The truth is alot sadder than the myth — a tragedy that didn’t need to happen. Jack — Jack Schlossberg January 23, 2025 Considering that Schlossberg’s grandfather was murdered in cold blood, many people were surprised he didn’t see the value …

Trump orders release of last files on assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump orders release of last files on assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK

Al Jazeera  

US president says ‘everything will be revealed’ about the JFK assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories for decades. United States President Donald Trump has ordered the declassification and release of all remaining files related to the assassination of former US President John F Kennedy, the focus of popular conspiracy theories for six decades. Trump’s executive order signed on Thursday also …

Why is Trump releasing the last files on JFK, RFK, MLK assassinations?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why is Trump releasing the last files on JFK, RFK, MLK assassinations?

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump wants to declassify remaining documents related to the assassinations of John F Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. United States President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday, announcing that documents related to the assassinations of former US President John F Kennedy, his younger brother, Senator Robert F Kennedy and civil rights activist Martin …

Trump declassifies John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump declassifies John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files

India Today  

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declassifying files on the 1960s assassinations of president John F Kennedy, his brother Robert F Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. "A lot of people have been waiting for this for years, for decades," Trump told reporters as he signed the order in the Oval Office of …

JFK's grandson slams Donald Trump over release of assassination records
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JFK's grandson slams Donald Trump over release of assassination records

ABC  

John F Kennedy's grandson has slammed Donald Trump over his decision to sign an executive order to declassify files relating to the assassination of the former US president. On Thursday, Mr Trump ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of president John F Kennedy, which has fuelled conspiracy theories for decades. Mr Trump had …

'Political prop': JFK's grandson decries Trump's assassination doc declassification
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Political prop': JFK's grandson decries Trump's assassination doc declassification

Raw Story  

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, went after President Donald Trump’s executive order declassifying files on the 1963 assassination of the former president. “JFK conspiracy theories,” Schlossberg wrote in a social post to his X account hours after Trump signed the order in the Oval Office Thursday. Declassification is using JFK as a political prop, when he’s not …

JFK's grandson issues stern message to Trump after decision to release classified Kennedy assassination files
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JFK's grandson issues stern message to Trump after decision to release classified Kennedy assassination files

Daily Mail  

Jack Schlossberg issued a harsh rebuke to Donald Trump after his order to declassify all remaining documents about the 1963 murder of Schlossberg's grandfather, former President John F. Kennedy. The last secret files about the assassination of Kennedy can now be published after President Trump on Thursday ordered the declassification of all remaining documents about the 1963 murder. Jack Schlossberg …

Trump Signs Order Declassifying JFK, RFK, MLK Jr. Assassination Documents
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Signs Order Declassifying JFK, RFK, MLK Jr. Assassination Documents

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to declassify documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert Kennedy, and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Past attempts to release the Kennedy records, including the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992, have been stymied by internal reviews and redactions, …

Trump signs executive order to release of JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files; judge blocks birthright citizenship order: Live
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump signs executive order to release of JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files; judge blocks birthright citizenship order: Live

The Independent  

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Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

Associated Press  

DALLAS — President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades. The executive order Trump signed Thursday also aims to declassify the remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and the Rev. Speaking to reporters, …

Trump declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files

Raw Story  

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday declassifying files on the 1960s assassinations of president John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. "A lot of people have been waiting for this for years, for decades," Trump told reporters as he signed the order in the Oval Office of the …

Donald Trump signs order to unseal files on John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr, Robert Kennedy assassinations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump signs order to unseal files on John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr, Robert Kennedy assassinations

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to declassify documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., Bloomberg reported. US President Donald Trump Trump initially promised to release these documents during his first term but ultimately yielded to the intelligence community's requests to keep …

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records
2 months ago

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

LA Times  

President Trump talks with White House staff secretary Will Scharf as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Thursday. President Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades. The executive order Trump signed Thursday also aims to declassify the …

Trump to release John F Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files? says ’In the coming days...’
2 months ago

Trump to release John F Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files? says ’In the coming days...’

Live Mint  

Donald Trump during his pre-inauguration MAGA rally announced that he would release classified documents in the next few days regarding the assassinations of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. King and Robert Kennedy were both assassinated in 1968. A day before his official inauguration as 47th President of the …

Trump vows to release John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files
2 months ago

Trump vows to release John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said that he would release classified documents in the upcoming days linked to the assassinations of former US president John F Kennedy, Senator Robert Kennedy and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. "In the coming days, we are going to make public remaining records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother …

‘Anybody waiting for a smoking gun…’ — experts on Donald Trump’s vow to unveil John F Kennedy assassination records
4 months ago

‘Anybody waiting for a smoking gun…’ — experts on Donald Trump’s vow to unveil John F Kennedy assassination records

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump vowed to declassify all of the government records that are left to be unveiled in connection with the assassination of President John F Kennedy if he returned to power. Conspiracy theories continue to swirl around the assassination of the 35th president of the United States, even after 60 years. Some classified documents were withheld during Donald Trump's …

Kerry Kennedy is ‘disgusted’ by her brother RFK Jr’s ‘obscene’ backing of Trump
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerry Kennedy is ‘disgusted’ by her brother RFK Jr’s ‘obscene’ backing of Trump

The Independent  

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Trump promises to release all JFK assassination files as RFK Jr endorses him
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump promises to release all JFK assassination files as RFK Jr endorses him

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former President Donald Trump has vowed to task a presidential …

White House delays the release of secret JFK assassination records, citing COVID-19
3 years, 4 months ago

White House delays the release of secret JFK assassination records, citing COVID-19

NPR  

White House delays the release of secret JFK assassination records, citing COVID-19 Enlarge this image toggle caption James W. Altgens/AP James W. Altgens/AP The White House has announced that a trove of remaining records concerning the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy will not be released as planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Archives says it needs …

‘MLK/FBI’ probes when bureau bugged Martin Luther King Jr.
4 years, 2 months ago

‘MLK/FBI’ probes when bureau bugged Martin Luther King Jr.

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The opening images of the documentary “MLK/FBI” include footage from the 1963 march on the Washington Mall that, today, is all the more striking for the protesters’ peacefulness. The march culminated in one of the most indelible moments of the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the …

Martin Luther King Jr ‘watched and laughed’ as woman was raped, secret FBI recordings allege
5 years, 9 months ago

Martin Luther King Jr ‘watched and laughed’ as woman was raped, secret FBI recordings allege

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. J Edgar Hoover, the bureau’s notorious director, believed …

John F Kennedy assassination: Donald Trump releases thousands of secret files, holds back others citing security reasons
7 years, 4 months ago

John F Kennedy assassination: Donald Trump releases thousands of secret files, holds back others citing security reasons

Firstpost  

US government on has released several thousand secret files on assassination of president John F Kennedy, but withheld others on national security grounds Washington: The US government on Thursday released several thousand secret files on the assassination of president John F Kennedy, but withheld others on national security grounds. In a statement the National Archives said that on orders from …

JFK: Donald Trump holds back hundreds of secret assassination files for review, White House says
7 years, 4 months ago

JFK: Donald Trump holds back hundreds of secret assassination files for review, White House says

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of secret John Fitzgerald Kennedy assassination documents, but yielded to pressure from the FBI and CIA to block the release of hundreds more for further review. Key points: Some 300 of the 3,100 secret JFK files are being placed under review for six months The FBI and the CIA reportedly …

Trump releases some, but not all, JFK records
7 years, 4 months ago

Trump releases some, but not all, JFK records

CNN  

Story highlights National Archives directed to release 2,800 records Law enforcement and foreign affairs agencies asked that some records be redacted Trump directed agencies that requested redactions to re-review their reasons for keeping the records secret within 180 days Washington CNN — President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed not to release the full tranche of recordsrelating to the assassination of …

Trump, that great lover of transparency, will unveil the truth behind Kennedy’s assassination
7 years, 5 months ago

Trump, that great lover of transparency, will unveil the truth behind Kennedy’s assassination

The Independent  

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Will Trump allow release of secret JFK assassination papers?
7 years, 5 months ago

Will Trump allow release of secret JFK assassination papers?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The anticipated release of thousands …

Slain leaders' relatives launch gun-control campaign
12 years, 1 month ago

Slain leaders' relatives launch gun-control campaign

ABC  

Gun control advocates have launched a high-profile campaign backing US president Barack Obama's plan to reduce gun violence. The latest calls for stricter gun control in the US comes after the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre in December, when 20 children and six staff members were shot dead. "Robert Kennedy put it eloquently when he said 'whenever any American's life …

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