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This past Friday, the Attorney General assigned interim US attorney Jay Clayton to oversee an probe into opponents of the President and their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein. This move came shortly after Trump directed her to begin the probe.

During an announcement, the Attorney General highlighted Jay Clayton as “among the nation’s top prosecutors”. The official added, “This case will be addressed with speed and honesty to ensure public transparency.”

This development contrasts with a recent memorandum from justice department officials which stated that documents related to Epstein lacked grounds for additional investigations. According to the memo, investigators “found no proof justifying probes into uncharged individuals”

Trump Demands Scrutiny of Political Opponents in Epstein Matter

This news coincides with increasing pressure from Trump on lawmakers to resist the public disclosure of Epstein-related documents before an key congressional decision in the coming days. Many Republicans are anticipated to support the release.

Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have brought attention to Trump’s previous connections with the convicted criminal, including 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 examine Epstein’s ties with Democrats, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Interestingly, he also described the “Epstein situation” as a “scam”.

Additional Updates from the Day

• The President stated he would take legal action against the BBC, even after a formal apology from the media outlet. He claimed the lawsuit could seek billions in damages.
• Jeffrey Epstein reportedly advised Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support Trump’s policies. Communications made public show his role in coaching the influencer.
• American forces are developing plans for a partitioned Gaza, with a “green zone” under joint military oversight and a “red zone” left in ruins.
• State officials have reopened the last remaining criminal case against Trump after naming a replacement attorney.
• The President reversed tariff policy by cutting duties on food imports like various food items to address inflation concerns.
• US and Switzerland reached a deal to reduce tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.

Additional developments featured appeals to protect national parks, objections of an antisemitism watchdog, and a judge’s decision for a settlement in the OxyContin case.