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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 decision came shortly after Trump instructed her to launch the investigation.

In a statement, Bondi highlighted Clayton as “among the nation’s top prosecutors”. The official added, “The department will handle this matter promptly and thoroughly to provide clarity for citizens.”

This development contrasts with a July memo from justice department officials which declared that documents related to Epstein did not warrant further inquiries. According to the document, investigators “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”

The President Demands Focus on Democrats in the Epstein Case

The announcement coincides with growing demands from Trump on congressional Republicans 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 emails from Jeffrey Epstein have brought attention to the president’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 announced he would ask the DOJ to investigate connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, including prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Paradoxically, Trump also referred to the “Epstein situation” as a “scam”.

Other Updates from Friday

• Trump stated he would take legal action against the British broadcaster, despite an apology from the media outlet. Trump claimed the lawsuit could seek billions in damages.
• Jeffrey Epstein reportedly guided former Trump aide Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to support Trump’s policies. Communications made public detail Epstein’s involvement in coaching the influencer.
• US military are planning for a divided Gaza, with a secure area under joint military oversight and a restricted section unreconstructed.
• State officials have revived the sole ongoing legal case against the President after appointing a replacement attorney.
• The President reversed trade measures by reducing duties on imported goods like various food items to address inflation concerns.
• US and Switzerland reached a deal to lower tariffs on products from Switzerland from a significant decrease.

Other notable events included appeals to safeguard public lands, objections of an antisemitism watchdog, and a judge’s decision for a resolution in the OxyContin lawsuit.