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This past Friday, the Attorney General assigned Jay Clayton to head an investigation into opponents of Donald Trump and their connections with Jeffrey Epstein. This move came hours after the president instructed her to launch the investigation.

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

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

Trump Calls for Scrutiny of Political Opponents in Epstein Matter

This news comes as growing demands from Trump on congressional Republicans to block the full release of Epstein-related documents ahead of an upcoming House vote next week. Many Republicans are expected to back the disclosure.

Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have highlighted Trump’s previous connections with the sex trafficker, revealing information that his knowledge of Epstein’s behavior exceeded prior admissions.

On Friday, Trump announced he would direct the Department of Justice to investigate Epstein’s ties with Democrats, including prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Interestingly, Trump also described the “Epstein situation” as a “scam”.

Other Updates from Friday

• The President announced he would take legal action against the British broadcaster, despite a formal apology from the network. He said the lawsuit could seek between a billion and $5bn.
• Jeffrey Epstein reportedly guided Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to defend Trump’s policies. Text messages released show his role in advising Bannon.
• American forces are planning for a partitioned Gaza, with a secure area under joint military oversight and a “red zone” unreconstructed.
• Georgia prosecutor have reopened the sole ongoing legal case against the President after appointing a new lead prosecutor.
• Trump reversed trade measures by cutting duties on imported goods like various food items to combat rising costs.
• The two nations concluded a deal to lower tariffs on products from Switzerland from a significant decrease.

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