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This past Friday, the Attorney General assigned Jay Clayton to lead an probe into political adversaries of the President and their relationships with the late financier. This decision came just after Trump ordered her to launch the investigation.

During an announcement, Bondi highlighted Jay Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. The official added, “The department will handle this matter promptly and thoroughly to provide clarity for citizens.”

This development seems to diverge from a recent memorandum from federal authorities which indicated that documents related to Epstein lacked grounds for further inquiries. According to the document, investigators “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”

The President Calls for Focus on Democrats in the Epstein Matter

This news comes as growing demands from the president on congressional Republicans to oppose the public disclosure of Epstein-related documents ahead of an upcoming House vote next week. Many Republicans are anticipated to back the disclosure.

Newly public communications from Jeffrey Epstein have brought attention to Trump’s previous connections with the convicted criminal, revealing details that he was more aware of Epstein’s actions than earlier acknowledged.

That same day, Trump declared he would direct the Department of Justice to investigate connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, specifically naming prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Paradoxically, he also described the “Epstein situation” as a “deception”.

Additional Updates from the Day

• The President stated he would take legal action against the BBC, even after an apology from the media outlet. Trump claimed the legal case could seek billions in damages.
• Jeffrey Epstein allegedly guided Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to defend Trump’s policies. Communications made public show Epstein’s role in advising the influencer.
• American forces are planning for a divided Gaza, with a “green zone” under international and Israeli control and a restricted section unreconstructed.
• Georgia prosecutor have revived the sole ongoing legal case against Trump after naming a new lead prosecutor.
• The President changed trade measures by cutting duties on imported goods like various food items to address rising costs.
• US and Switzerland reached a deal to reduce tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.

Other notable events featured appeals to safeguard public lands, criticism of an antisemitism watchdog, and a judge’s decision for a resolution in the Purdue Pharma lawsuit.