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This past Friday, Pam Bondi designated Jay Clayton to lead an probe into opponents of the President and their links with the late financier. This move came just after Trump directed her to launch the probe.

During an announcement, Bondi praised Jay Clayton as “among the nation’s top prosecutors”. The official added, “As with all matters, the department will pursue this with urgency and integrity to deliver answers to the American people.”

This development appears to contradict a recent memorandum from federal authorities which indicated that the Epstein files lacked grounds for further inquiries. As per the document, investigators “lacked sufficient evidence to pursue cases against other parties.”

The President Calls for Focus on Democrats in Epstein Case

The announcement coincides with growing demands from Trump on lawmakers to resist the public disclosure of Epstein-related documents before an key congressional decision next week. Several lawmakers are anticipated to back the release.

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

That same day, the President declared he would direct the DOJ to investigate Epstein’s ties with Democrats, specifically naming Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Interestingly, he also referred to the “Epstein situation” as a “scam”.

Additional Updates from the Day

• The President announced he would take legal action against the BBC, despite an apology from the media outlet. Trump claimed the legal case could seek billions in damages.
• Jeffrey Epstein allegedly guided Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support the president’s agenda. Text messages made public show Epstein’s role in coaching the influencer.
• American forces are planning for a divided Gaza, with a “green zone” under international and Israeli control and a “red zone” left in ruins.
• State officials have reopened the last remaining criminal case against the President after naming a replacement attorney.
• Trump changed tariff policy by reducing duties on food imports like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to address inflation concerns.
• The two nations concluded a trade agreement to lower tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.

Other notable events featured calls to safeguard public lands, criticism of an monitoring group, and a court approval for a resolution in the OxyContin lawsuit.