Goldman Sachs is standing by its top lawyer after newly released emails revealed she repeatedly trashed President Trump in exchanges with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and turned to him for career advice. The Wall Street giant on Thursday defended general counsel Kathy Ruemmler following the release of her correspondence with Epstein by the House Oversight Committee. The emails released Wednesday span 2014 to 2019. Ruemmler joined Goldman Sachs as its top lawyer in 2020 and is currently co-vice chair of Goldman’s Firmwide Reputational Risk Committee, among other roles. Bankers inside Goldman previously complained to senior management about Ruemmler’s relationship with Epstein in light of her role on the reputational risk committee, which decides which clients the bank shouldn’t work with, according to The Wall Street Journal. Goldman officials reportedly told the bankers the Epstein matter had nothing to do with her job at the firm and that she was upfront in disclosing her relationship with Epstein when she joined “Kathy is an exceptional general counsel and we benefit from her judgment every day,” Goldman spokesman Tony Fratto said in a statement to CNBC this week. Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama, regularly vented to Epstein about Trump’s political rise. “Trump is living proof of the adage that it is better to be lucky than smart,” she told Epstein in an August 2015 email. Months later, she expressed alarm about Trump’s climb in the polls as the real estate magnate was vying for the Republican nomination. “The Trump success is seriously scary,” Ruemmler wrote in February 2016. “Trump is truly stupid,” she wrote in July 2017. Months earlier, she called Trump “so gross.” Epstein’s reply: “Worse in real life and upclose.” The emails show Ruemmler also consulted Epstein on major career decisions, including whether she should become US attorney general in 2014. She picked his brain for advice when rival law firms tried to recruit her and when hunting for a Manhattan apartment, too. The correspondence was released by the House Oversight Committee, which obtained the emails from Epstein’s estate. The messages came after Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea in Florida to soliciting an underage girl for prostitution. He spent 13 months behind bars and became a registered sex offender. Epstein hanged himself in a Manhattan lockup while awaiting trial in August 2019 weeks after federal prosecutors charged him with sex trafficking. In October 2014, Ruemmler weighed whether she should succeed Eric Holder as head of the Justice Department. Epstein urged her to “talk to boss” about the position. In the same exchange, he offered to connect her with influential figures including Leon Black, Woody Allen, Peter Thiel and Larry Summers. Ruemmler ended up removing herself from consideration for the attorney general post and remained at the law firm Latham & Watkins, where she led its global white-collar defense group. The recently released emails captured Epstein and Ruemmler discussing former President Bill Clinton, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and even people Ruemmler apparently considered overweight. Fratto said Thursday the emails “were private correspondence well before Kathy Ruemmler joined Goldman Sachs.” Epstein told Ruemmler in one of the emails that he ended his friendship with former President Bill Clinton because he thought he was a liar. In a January 2016 messge, Epstein said he’d cut off contact with Clinton “when he swore, with whole hearted conviction to me, that he had done something, he had forgotten that he also swore the exact opposite to me only weeks before.” A January 2019 draft of Epstein’s will named Ruemmler as the backup executor to his estate, according to a copy of the document released by the House Oversight Committee earlier this year. In 2023, The Journal reported that Ruemmler met with Epstein “dozens” of times after leaving the White House and before starting her job at Goldman. Epstein invited her on a 2015 Paris trip and a 2017 visit to his Caribbean island, The Journal reported. Goldman has said Ruemmler’s ties to Epstein were professional and related to her work at Latham. But Latham has said Epstein wasn’t a client. The Post has sought comment from Goldman, Latham and the White House. Ruemmler didn’t respond to requests for comment.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/14/business/goldman-sachs-stands-by-kathy-ruemmler-after-she-bashed-trump-in-jeffrey-epstein-emails/
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Lorient vs Toulouse Prediction and Betting Tips | November 9 2025
Lorient face off against Toulouse in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade du Moustoir this Sunday. Currently, Lorient sit in 16th place in the table, while Toulouse have climbed up to 9th place in recent weeks. So, which of these sides will come out on top this weekend?
### Lorient vs Toulouse Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Lorient’s home record against Toulouse leaves a lot to be desired. They have not beaten Toulouse at the Stade du Moustoir in their last six meetings and have been defeated in their last two home clashes.
Lorient were well beaten by Lens last weekend, extending their current winless run to five matches. Their last victory came on September 27, when they pulled off an impressive 3-1 upset against Monaco.
On the other hand, Toulouse are also without a win in their last three games. However, they have only suffered one defeat during this run and had a decent spell prior to that, having lost just once in their last six matches. Their most recent game ended in a goalless draw with Le Havre.
While Lorient have only won two games all season—which explains their low league standing—one area where they have been relatively strong is at home. They have suffered just one defeat at the Stade du Moustoir this season, a heavy 1-7 loss to Lille back in August.
In terms of goalkeeping, Toulouse boast one of the best performers in Ligue 1. Their highly-rated keeper, Guillaume Restes, has kept four clean sheets so far this season. Only PSG’s Lucas Chevalier has managed more shutouts.
### Lorient vs Toulouse Prediction
Neither side is coming into this game in great form. Lorient have not won since September, while Toulouse have also been winless in their last three outings.
Overall, Lorient’s season has been relatively poor, but they have proven tough to break down at home, with Lille being the only team to defeat them there. Given Toulouse’s recent struggles to find the back of the net, this match could well be a low-scoring affair.
Taking into account Lorient’s strong home performances and Toulouse’s less-than-lethal attack, the most likely outcome is a draw.
**Prediction: Lorient 1-1 Toulouse**
### Lorient vs Toulouse Betting Tips
– **Tip 1:** Result – Draw
– **Tip 2:** Game to feature fewer than 2.5 goals – Yes
*(Four of the last six games between Lorient and Toulouse have featured fewer than 2.5 goals.)*
– **Tip 3:** Aron Donnum to score or assist for Toulouse – Yes
*(Donnum has scored three goals and registered two assists in his last six matches for Toulouse.)*
Stay tuned for what promises to be an interesting battle at the Stade du Moustoir this Sunday!
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/lorient-vs-toulouse-prediction-betting-tips-november-9-2025
Columbia Threadneedle Fixed Income Monitor: November 2025
By Samantha Parsons
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HAQ: Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses Shah Bano’s daughter’s petition against release of Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam starrer
In a major development ahead of its theatrical release, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected the plea filed by Siddiqua Begum, who claims to be the daughter of Shah Bano, seeking a stay on the release of *Haq*.
The upcoming film, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam Dhar, has been at the center of controversy after Siddiqua challenged the makers for allegedly portraying her mother’s story without the family’s consent.
### Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Petition Against *Haq*
Siddiqua Begum had approached the court demanding a ban on the film’s release and promotional activities. She argued that *Haq* draws directly from the life and personal experiences of her late mother, Shah Bano, whose historic 1985 Supreme Court case reshaped Indian legal and social discourse.
According to Siddiqua, the film infringes upon the family’s privacy and misuses personal details under the guise of creative liberty.
### Filmmakers’ Response
The legal team representing *Haq*, however, strongly refuted these claims. They clarified that the film is not a biographical retelling but is inspired by the landmark Supreme Court judgment in the case *Mohd Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum*.
They further stated that the story is based on the published novel *Bano, Bharat Ki Beti* by Jigna Vora, focusing primarily on the court proceedings rather than personal family matters.
The High Court appears to have taken these arguments into consideration, as it refused to impose any restrictions on the film, allowing its release to proceed as scheduled.
### Emraan Hashmi Addresses Controversy
The controversy was previously addressed by Emraan Hashmi in an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, where he expressed the team’s awareness of the sensitivity surrounding the issue.
“All I can say is that I think we have been very sensitive to the overall issue. We are not passing judgment or pointing a finger at a particular thing in this film on the case. We have extrapolated certain things inspired from that case. We have been very sensitive in the way we have documented it in the film. Again, it’s a sensitive thing, so I can’t really go beyond that,” he said.
### About the Film
Directed by Suparn S. Varma, *Haq* marks the first on-screen collaboration between Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam Dhar. Early screenings have already earned the film strong praise from critics for its compelling narrative and performances.
With the court’s decision now clearing the path, *Haq* is expected to hit cinemas on November 7, as originally planned.
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**Also Read:**
– EXCLUSIVE: Emraan Hashmi DEFENDS *Haq* amid Shah Bano’s family’s legal objection; says, “We have extrapolated certain things inspired from that case”
– Haq Box Office Collection
– Haq Movie Review
– Bollywood News Live Updates
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/haq-madhya-pradesh-high-court-dismisses-shah-banos-daughters-petition-release-emraan-hashmi-yami-gautam-starrer/
Democrat Strategist Admits Crockett Running for Senate Is ‘Dream Scenario’ for GOP [WATCH]
NewsNation political contributor Chris Cillizza cautioned Thursday that if Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett runs for U.S. Senate in 2026, it could significantly increase Republicans’ chances of keeping the seat.
During a segment on his YouTube channel, Cillizza analyzed Crockett’s comments from her appearance a day earlier on SiriusXM’s “The Lurie Daniel Favors Show,” where she said she is considering launching a campaign for the Senate.
“The problem is it’s very difficult for me to see how Crockett would reach out to the middle, particularly in a state like Texas where there just are not enough Democrats. Even if you get all the Democrats to vote for you, you don’t win,” Cillizza said.
“So I think this would be a dream scenario for Republicans. Because I think Ken Paxton has a real chance at winning the primary against John Cornyn and Wesley Hunt. And if he does, the best chance Republicans have of keeping that seat is Jasmine Crockett as the Democratic nominee.”
Cillizza continued by suggesting that other Democratic contenders would be more competitive in a statewide general election.
“To me, there’s no question that either Colin Allred or James Talarico, or honestly maybe even Beto O’Rourke, would be a stronger general election candidate against Paxton or Cornyn or Hunt than Jasmine Crockett,” he said.
He also speculated that Crockett might ultimately decide not to run, saying that her public consideration of a campaign could serve as a fundraising strategy.
“But the possibility will make Democrats nationally nervous,” Cillizza said. “I do not think that is the right nominee. And what’s worse for national Democrats, I think it’s very hard to stop Jasmine Crockett [from] winning the Democratic nomination if she does run for the Senate.”
Crockett, however, expressed confidence in her chances during her SiriusXM interview, citing internal and public polling showing her ahead of other potential Democratic candidates.
She currently leads a hypothetical Democratic primary field with 31% support among likely voters, according to an October University of Houston-Texas Southern University poll. State Rep. James Talarico and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke each garnered 25% in the same poll, while former Rep. Colin Allred, who ran unsuccessfully against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024, received 13%.
O’Rourke has not yet announced whether he will enter the 2026 race, though he has indicated that he would consider supporting Crockett if she decides to run.
“I think the key to winning Texas isn’t about looking at the current electorate. It’s about expanding the electorate,” Crockett said. “If we can expand the electorate, then I will strongly be considering hopping in the Senate race.”
Crockett has gained national attention for her combative exchanges with Republican lawmakers and controversial remarks. In March, she drew backlash after referring to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels.”
Cillizza’s assessment adds to growing speculation over how the Democratic field will shape up in Texas, where Republicans have maintained control of every statewide office for more than two decades.
The seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn is up for re-election in 2026, and Attorney General Ken Paxton has indicated he is considering entering the GOP primary.
While Crockett’s potential candidacy has energized some Democratic activists, party strategists remain divided on whether her style and political profile can appeal to the moderate and independent voters needed to win a statewide race in Texas.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/democrat-strategist-admits-crockett-running-for-senate-is-dream-scenario-for-gop-watch/