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This past Friday, the Attorney General designated interim US attorney Jay Clayton to head an inquiry into political adversaries of Donald Trump and their links with the late financier. This decision came hours after the president instructed her to launch the investigation.

In a statement, Bondi highlighted Jay Clayton as “among the nation’s top prosecutors”. She stated, “This case will be addressed with speed and honesty to ensure public transparency.”

This action seems to diverge from a recent memorandum from justice department officials which declared that the Epstein files lacked grounds for additional investigations. As per the document, authorities “found no proof justifying probes into uncharged individuals”

Trump Calls for Focus on Democrats in the Epstein Matter

This news coincides with growing demands from the president on lawmakers to oppose the full release of files concerning Epstein ahead of an key congressional decision in the coming days. Several lawmakers are expected to back the disclosure.

Recently released communications from Epstein have spotlighted the president’s past involvement with the sex trafficker, revealing details that he was more aware of Epstein’s actions than earlier acknowledged.

That same day, the President declared he would direct the DOJ to examine connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, specifically naming prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Interestingly, he also described the “Epstein situation” as a “scam”.

Other Developments from the Day

• Trump announced he would file a lawsuit against the BBC, even after an apology from the network. He said the lawsuit could seek billions in damages.
• Jeffrey Epstein reportedly guided former Trump aide Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to support the president’s agenda. Communications made public detail Epstein’s role in advising the influencer.
• American forces are developing plans for a partitioned Gaza, with a secure area under joint military oversight and a “red zone” unreconstructed.
• State officials have revived the sole ongoing legal case against Trump after appointing a replacement attorney.
• The President reversed tariff policy by reducing duties on imported goods like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to address inflation concerns.
• The two nations reached a deal to lower import taxes on products from Switzerland from 39% to 15%.

Other notable events included appeals to safeguard public lands, criticism of an monitoring group, and a court approval for a resolution in the Purdue Pharma case.