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Rush Hour – Afternoon Update

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Settlement talks are officially underway in Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively, and the pressure is on. As both sides enter a settlement conference, tensions are sky-high — and fans are raising eyebrows after Ryan Reynolds reportedly failed to show up to support Blake at this critical stage. What does it mean? Is this case inching toward a deal, or are we headed for an all-out courtroom war?

Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, it was pure chaos as Attorney General Pam Bondi was grilled by members of Congress over lingering Epstein files questions. Lawmakers pressed her repeatedly, but she refused to give direct answers — fueling even more speculation and outrage. The hearing quickly spiraled into political mayhem, with accusations flying and tempers flaring.

We break down:

• What today's Baldoni–Lively settlement conference could signal

• Ryan Reynolds' noticeable absence and what insiders are saying

• The most explosive moments from Pam Bondi's Epstein hearing

• Why the unanswered questions are only making things worse

Buckle up — it's a high-stakes afternoon of Hollywood drama and Washington dysfunction.