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This past Friday, Pam Bondi assigned Jay Clayton to head an probe into political adversaries of the President and their links with the late financier. This action came just after Trump directed her to launch the probe.

During an announcement, the Attorney General commended Jay Clayton as “one of the most capable and trusted prosecutors in the country”. She added, “This case will be addressed with speed and honesty to ensure public transparency.”

This action contrasts with a July memo from justice department officials which declared that the Epstein files lacked grounds for additional investigations. As per the memo, authorities “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”

The President Calls for Focus on Democrats in Epstein Matter

This news coincides with increasing pressure from the president on lawmakers to oppose the public disclosure of files concerning Epstein before an key congressional decision in the coming days. Several lawmakers are anticipated to support the release.

Recently released communications from Epstein have highlighted the president’s past involvement with the sex trafficker, including information that he knew more about Epstein’s conduct than he has previously let on.

That same day, Trump announced he would direct the DOJ to examine connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, specifically naming prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Paradoxically, Trump also referred to the “Epstein situation” as a “scam”.

Other Updates from Friday

• The President stated he would file a lawsuit against the British broadcaster, despite a formal apology from the media outlet. He said the lawsuit could seek billions in damages.
• Jeffrey Epstein reportedly advised Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to support the president’s agenda. Communications released detail his role in coaching the influencer.
• American forces are planning for a divided Gaza, with a “green zone” under joint military oversight and a restricted section unreconstructed.
• Georgia prosecutor have reopened the last remaining criminal case against the President after appointing a replacement attorney.
• Trump reversed trade measures by reducing duties on imported goods like various food items to combat inflation concerns.
• The two nations concluded a trade agreement to lower tariffs on Swiss goods from a significant decrease.

Additional developments included appeals to protect national parks, criticism of an antisemitism watchdog, and a court approval for a resolution in the Purdue Pharma case.