In a new court filing, the Justice Department is looking to unseal grand jury exhibits and transcripts related to the Jeffrey Epstein and Galain Maxwell cases with redactions. At the same time, the administration is still in serious damage control over this case. This week, the attorney general and FBI director, who have not been on the same page, reportedly met at the White House to discuss a range of topics, including Epstein.Who was absent from the meeting. Epste's victims. And many are worrying that the ...

With the Epstein uproar continuing, new details today that undercut White House claims as well as fueling more questions. NBC News reporting top officials did huddle last night specifically to discuss the Epstein scandal and what they will do about ongoing questions and transparency. Something that VP Vance basically all but denied yesterday.Maybe Trump officials are rattled. Maybe they don't have one story to tell. The meeting followed that messaging from the the president who handed the ball handed the mi ...

There's a moment at the end of the emperor's new clothes when the people begin to see the truth. When they start to recognize their leader is not wearing the finest stitching. He's just well naked. Well, today Donald Trump is feeling the breeze. It's no secret that the very foundation of his political power is his unique ability to construct an alternate reality for his supporters to inhabit. But after weeks of deflecting, diverting, distracting attention from the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, Earth 2's popu ...

Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes. Now, there are a lot of reasons that this Epstein scandal is not going away for Donald Trump.One of them is this. He and his administration keep behaving every day like they have something to hide. I mean, Trump himself cannot keep his story straight about Jeffrey Epste.And the more it talks about it, the worse it seems to get. In his attempt to spin another version of how he broke up with the late child sex trafficker, Donald Trump said something truly disturbin ...

Political Scandal & Public Outrage - The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has become a significant political problem for Trump, drawing criticism from across the political spectrum [1][2] - Trump is reportedly "fuming" due to the uproar and its impact on his agenda and presidency [2] - The scandal is described as Trump's "biggest bipartisan scandal this year," indicating widespread outrage [2] - Trump's inability to definitively rule out a pardon or commutation for Ghislaine Maxwell is viewed as suspicious [6][7][8][10] Trump Administration & DOJ Involvement - Concerns are raised about potential abuse of power and "fake investigations" to distract from the Epstein scandal [4] - The Trump DOJ's handling of the Epstein case, including the in-custody death and lack of disclosures, is under scrutiny [23] - The replacement of a prosecutor who successfully won the Maxwell case with Trump's former criminal defense attorney raises questions [12][13] - Democrat Dick Durbin is seeking tapes and transcripts of the Trump DOJ's interviews with Maxwell [14] Public Perception & Media Coverage - Trump's attempts at PR distraction are failing, as the story continues to gain traction in the media [4][5] - Joe Rogan criticizes Trump for "gaslighting" regarding the Epstein files, reflecting public frustration [18][20] - The public is described as a "mob" seeking answers and feeling "gaslighted" regarding the Epstein case [19][20] - The unreleased Epstein files and the broken promise to release the client list are points of contention [21][23][24]

The American people may never know, like really know what was said, what was revealed, what was asked, and what was answered today within the four walls of a courthouse conference room in Tallahassee, Florida. And there in lies the problem. Because for the second time in two days, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch blurred the lines between his old job and his new one.With his role at the Justice Department on one hand and his former role as Donald Trump's personal attorney on the other, Blanch departed hi ...

Key Individuals Involved - A book compiled for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003 contained letters from notable people including former President Bill Clinton, Wall Street billionaire Leon Black, fashion designer Vera Wang, and media owner Mort Zuckerman [1][3] - Other associates listed in the book include former Victoria's Secret Leader Leslie Wexner, attorney Alan Dershowitz, and the late Jean-Luc Brunell [3] Investigation and Accountability - The House Oversight Committee is prepared to hold accountable anyone who harmed and abused children, regardless of their power or influence [5][6] - Democrats are unified in their messaging that they will pursue justice across the board in this case [13][14] Political Implications - The investigation is seen by some as highly politicized, with a potential focus on political outcomes [7] - The White House is managing the situation with a vetting process and controlled messaging [14][15] Media and Public Perception - The Wall Street Journal's reporting adds detail to what is already known about Jeffrey Epstein's network with powerful people [8] - The article lends credence to the idea that Donald Trump contributed a letter to the book [11][12] Trump's Involvement - The Wall Street Journal has not stated that Trump wrote the letter, but that he contributed a letter to the book that bore his signature [9] - Trump's argument that the letter was a fabrication is undermined by the fact that his emissaries delivered the letter to Ghislaine Maxwell [10]

this House Oversight Committee um vote on the subpoena for all the files is significant. That is going to force um th those files to be released. They can't stop that.Um there is going to be a drum beat. Just the fact that they shut down the house because they didn't want us to release the files is not going to be sufficient to stop the story. So there are going to be and I saw even you know some of the victims, Epstein's victims now speaking out and it is again a reminder of multiple things.Number one, thi ...

Investigation and Transparency - The report highlights the demand for the release of files related to the Epstein case, suggesting that either the files contain insignificant evidence or something deeply disturbing, making their release even more crucial [1][2] - The report indicates a widespread belief that a cover-up is ongoing regarding the Epstein files [6] - The report mentions that Trump's name appeared multiple times in the Epstein files, which led to the decision not to disclose the files [6][8] - The report emphasizes the need for full disclosure of the Epstein files to ensure transparency and allow the public to judge the truth [11] Political Implications and Justice Department - The report points out that only 9% of Americans, including 3% of Democrats and 14% of Republicans, believe that the Trump administration is not engaged in a cover-up [3] - The report accuses the Department of Justice of corruption and misuse of power, particularly involving Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch [5] - The report suggests that Todd Blanch's planned interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted felon in the Epstein case, could be a secret deal to secure a cover-up [5] - The report calls for Ghislaine Maxwell to testify in public under oath to ensure transparency [11] Media and Public Opinion - The report praises the Wall Street Journal for reporting on Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein and for standing strong in speaking the truth [7][8]

shutting Congress down early. Speaker Johnson has assured that August has become the Epstein recess because this issue is going to grow and grow and grow the longer House Republicans dodge this issue. Hi again everybody.It's now 5:00 in the East. So begins what Chuck Schumer has called the Epstein recess. House Republicans have indeed fled Washington, beginning their summer break early in order to avoid going on the record with any uncomfortable votes on the Epstein case that would force them to choose betw ...