Tomorrow is a big day in the House Epstein investigation. The oversight committee will begin receiving documents from the Epstein estate. And this week, estate lawyers will also allow staffers to view unredacted versions. Epstein's 50th birthday book is among the items to be reviewed. President Trump, of course, sued the Wall Street Journal for 10 billion dollars after denying a report he was among those who contributed to the book. Also highly anticipated, Epstein's Black Book. As Trump supporters and surv ...

Joining us tonight here on top story is Annie Farmer who was just 16 years old when she was flown to New Mexico to spend a weekend with Epstein and Maxwell and was abused. Annie, we thank you for joining us tonight. I do want to play some of what you said at the news conference on Capitol Hill and we'll talk more on the other side.Let's take a listen. >> For so many years, it felt like Epstein's criminal behavior was an open secret. Not only did many others participate in the abuse, it is clear that many we ...

Well, this is a key question, Michael. Is Donald Trump listening. It was fascinating to hear one of the lawyers for uh the victims saying there was a point at which Donald Trump was not just verbally supportive, but he was actually trying to help them years ago with this.And they're trying to figure out how he made the turn. And by the turn, almost simultaneously, within minutes, you heard Donald Trump in the Oval Office being asked about this. Listen to what he says now.So, this is a Democrat hoax that nev ...

Allegations and Testimonies - Survivors recount experiences of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, detailing manipulation, exploitation, and the involvement of powerful figures [1][2][5][6][7][8][9][22][24] - Epstein's network extended to high-profile individuals in fashion, arts, and entertainment, enabling his abuse of young women [2][6][8][9][24] - Ghislaine Maxwell actively participated in the abuse and was a key architect of the trafficking scheme [20][22] Calls for Accountability and Justice - Survivors demand accountability for enablers and those who protected Epstein, urging Congress to prioritize survivors over predators [3][11][12][13] - There is a call for transparency and the release of government files related to Epstein, to reveal who knew, who was involved, and who protected him [11][13][26] - Survivors are creating a confidential list of names of those involved in Epstein's world, compiled by and for survivors [4][25][26][27][28][30] Reactions and Concerns - Survivors express devastation and dehumanization in response to claims that the Epstein issue is a hoax [15][16][17] - There is outrage and concern over Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to a lower security prison, fearing she may receive a pardon [19][20][21][22] - Survivors highlight the fear of speaking out due to potential legal and personal attacks, emphasizing the lack of protection they received initially [27][28]

Justice System & Public Reaction - The family of Virginia Dufrey expressed outrage over the Department of Justice's interview with Glenn Maxwell, stating Maxwell was not challenged on her court-proven lies and was given a platform to rewrite history [1] - Maxwell, convicted of child sex trafficking and serving a 20-year prison sentence, insisted she was not involved in the sexual exploitation of minors during the DOJ interview [2] - Critics argue that the interview with Maxwell resembled a PR campaign for a pardon and should not be taken seriously, especially considering her perjury charge [6] - Survivors and their families find it outrageous and silencing that Maxwell's words are being taken seriously and given a platform to lie about her involvement in the crimes [8] Maxwell's Testimony & Contradictions - Maxwell claimed she never saw any aggressive or non-consensual moves by Epstein [9] - This statement contradicts her conviction for engaging in sex, raising questions about the validity of her testimony [10] - The interviewer's behavior of finishing Maxwell's sentences was considered abnormal in such investigations [10] - Maxwell's claims of seeing nothing wrong directly contradict the experiences of survivors of child trafficking or sexual assault [7] Systemic Issues & Legal Reform - The case highlights how sex trafficking is treated in America, where only a few individuals are convicted, while many abusers and clients go uninvestigated [12] - Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act gives online platforms broad immunity for crimes committed on their sites, leaving many people, particularly children, vulnerable to online sex trafficking [15] - One in four (25%) children report having an online sexual interaction with an adult online, indicating an epidemic of online sex trafficking [16] - There is a need to change the incentives for big tech to prioritize safety online and address the epidemic of online sex trafficking [17]

Epstein Scandal & White House Response - The White House allegedly held a meeting to discuss the Epstein scandal, despite initial denials from VP Vance [1] - Reports suggest a strategy meeting was cancelled in response to reporting about it, indicating an attempt to manage optics [1] - Trump's claims about banning Epstein from Mar-a-Lago are being questioned, fueling further scrutiny [1] - MAGA figures are expressing discontent with the administration's handling of the Epstein case, signaling a potential revolt [1] Trump's Actions & Economic Impact - Trump is accused of using Soviet-style tactics, creating an alternate reality and potentially chilling free speech [5] - The administration's interventionist approach is likened to that of strongmen in countries like Turkey and Argentina [4] - New tariffs are described as a $300 billion tax hike, disproportionately affecting working and middle-class Americans [4] - Concerns are raised about Trump's meddling in private companies, including suggesting CEOs should resign, leading to market instability [3] Free Speech & Corporate Influence - Bob Woodward criticizes Trump's First Amendment crackdowns as "pathetic" [5] - Corporations are allegedly influenced by Trump, with examples given of Paramount/Skyance merger and Colbert's cancellation [5] - A novelist who grew up in Russia draws parallels between Trump's actions and Soviet censorship, raising concerns about self-censorship [5] - There are concerns that people are afraid to voice their true feelings, leading to a distorted reality [5]

New today, outrage from the families of survivors of sexual abuse by Gillan Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after the government moved Maxwell to a lower security prison yesterday without an explanation. Joining us now is Palm Beach Post investigations editor Holly Baltz.Holly has covered the Epstein story for years. Holly, I want to start out by reading you the response from uh the survivors families uh saying, quote, "Maxwell is a sexual predator who physically assaulted minors on multiple occasions ...

Legal and Political Actions - Democrats are using a rarely used law to request the Epstein files, seeking all documents related to the case while protecting victim information and removing child sexual abuse materials [2] - Senator Schumer is leading the effort to access Epstein files, but the enforcement mechanism for Democrats, being in the minority, is uncertain [2] - The House is negotiating with Maxwell's legal team for her testimony, but she has requested congressional immunity, advance questions, testimony outside of prison, and postponement until her appeals are litigated [19][20] - The House committee has responded that they will not grant congressional immunity to Maxwell [21] - The DOJ has submitted a new filing asking a court in New York to unseal the grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case, arguing high public interest warrants the release [28][29] Presidential Involvement and Statements - The White House has restricted who can discuss Epstein with reporters, but President Trump has continued to address questions on the matter [3] - President Trump introduced new details about a falling out with Jeffrey Epstein, stating Epstein tried to hire employees, including Virginia Giuffre, from his Mar-a-Lago facility [4][5] - President Trump confirmed that Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser, was recruited by Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago, corroborating part of her story [10][11] - President Trump has not ruled out a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, asserting his presidential power to offer clemency but stating it's not the appropriate time to discuss it [15][16] Concerns and Controversies - Questions are raised about President Trump's knowledge of Epstein's activities at the time and why he considered Epstein a "creep" [11][12] - The release of prison surveillance video from the night Epstein died has raised concerns due to a missing minute and reports of the video being sped up and edited [24][25] - The Attorney General cited a video reset as the reason for the time gap in the surveillance video, but new questions arise if the missing minute isn't missing on another version of the tape [27]

Joining us now, Jennifer Freeman, attorney for Maria Farmer, who you just saw in that clip, and Gretchen Carlson, journalist and co-founder of Lift Our Voices. Uh, Jennifer, I was on earlier today um on Morning Joe, and I listened in real time as the tape played back of the president um just refusing to say, "Oh, no. I would not uh pardon, grant clemency, do anything for Kain Maxwell." and understanding what she what she was convicted of, knowing what um so many um just valiant women have come out and said ...

Convicted child sex abuser Gain Maxwell is not the victim here. The real victims, the survivors are people like Jane. Now, we don't know Jane's full name, but we know that Jane was 14 years old when she met Jeffrey Epstein and Gain Maxwell at a youth camp in Michigan.Here's what the story said. Quote, Epstein first abused Jane when she was 14. Jane said that there were sexual encounters with Epstein for the next 3 years around every two weeks.Sometimes Maxwell was in the room during this sexual abuse. There ...