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This past Friday, Pam Bondi appointed interim US attorney Jay Clayton to head an investigation into political adversaries of the President and their connections with Jeffrey Epstein. This decision came just after Trump instructed her to initiate the investigation.

In a statement, the Attorney General commended Jay Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. She remarked, “The department will handle this matter promptly and thoroughly to provide clarity for citizens.”

This action contrasts with a July memo from federal authorities which stated that documents related to Epstein lacked grounds for further inquiries. According to the document, authorities “found no proof justifying probes into uncharged individuals”

Trump Demands Focus on Democrats in Epstein Case

The announcement comes as increasing pressure from Trump on congressional Republicans to resist the public disclosure of Epstein-related documents ahead of an key congressional decision in the coming days. Many Republicans are anticipated to support the release.

Newly public emails from Jeffrey Epstein have brought attention to Trump’s past involvement with the sex trafficker, revealing information that he was more aware of Epstein’s actions than earlier acknowledged.

On Friday, the President announced he would direct the Department of Justice to examine Epstein’s ties with Democrats, specifically naming Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Interestingly, he also described the “Epstein hoax” as a “deception”.

Additional Updates from the Day

• Trump stated he would file a lawsuit against the British broadcaster, even after an apology from the network. Trump said the lawsuit could seek billions in damages.
• Epstein allegedly guided former Trump aide Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support the president’s agenda. Communications released show his involvement in coaching Bannon.
• US military are planning for a partitioned Gaza, with a secure area under joint military oversight and a “red zone” unreconstructed.
• State officials have reopened the last remaining criminal case against Trump after naming a new lead prosecutor.
• Trump changed trade measures by reducing duties on imported goods like various food items to address inflation concerns.
• The two nations concluded a deal to reduce import taxes on Swiss goods from a significant decrease.

Additional developments featured calls to safeguard public lands, criticism of an monitoring group, and a court approval for a settlement in the Purdue Pharma case.