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This past Friday, Pam Bondi assigned Jay Clayton to head an inquiry into political adversaries of Donald Trump and their links with Jeffrey Epstein. This move came shortly after Trump ordered her to begin the probe.

During an announcement, Bondi highlighted Jay Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. The official stated, “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 justice department officials which stated that documents related to Epstein did not warrant further inquiries. As per the document, authorities “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”

The President Demands Focus on Political Opponents in Epstein Matter

This news coincides with increasing demands from Trump on lawmakers to block the public disclosure of Epstein-related documents before an upcoming House vote in the coming days. Many Republicans are expected to support the release.

Newly public communications from Jeffrey Epstein have brought attention to Trump’s past involvement with the convicted criminal, revealing information that he knew more about Epstein’s conduct than he has previously let on.

On Friday, Trump declared he would ask the Department of Justice to examine connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, specifically naming Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Interestingly, Trump also referred to the “Epstein hoax” as a “deception”.

Additional Updates from Friday

• Trump announced he would file a lawsuit against the BBC, despite an apology from the media outlet. He claimed the legal case could seek billions in damages.
• Jeffrey Epstein reportedly advised former Trump aide Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support Trump’s policies. Text messages released show Epstein’s role in coaching the influencer.
• American forces are planning for a partitioned Gaza, with a “green zone” under international and Israeli control and a restricted section unreconstructed.
• Georgia prosecutor have reopened the last remaining criminal case against Trump after appointing a new lead prosecutor.
• Trump changed trade measures by cutting duties on food imports like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to combat inflation concerns.
• The two nations reached a deal to lower tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.

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