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On Friday, Pam Bondi appointed Jay Clayton to head an investigation into opponents of the President and their links with Jeffrey Epstein. This move came shortly after the president ordered her to initiate the investigation.

During an announcement, the Attorney General highlighted Jay Clayton as “one of the most capable and trusted prosecutors in the country”. The official remarked, “This case will be addressed with speed and honesty to ensure public transparency.”

This development appears to contradict a recent memorandum from federal authorities which declared that documents related to Epstein lacked grounds for additional investigations. According to the document, investigators “found no proof justifying probes into uncharged individuals”

Trump Calls for Focus on Political Opponents in Epstein Matter

This news comes as increasing pressure from Trump on congressional Republicans to oppose the public disclosure of files concerning Epstein ahead of an upcoming House vote next week. Many Republicans are anticipated to back the disclosure.

Newly public emails from Epstein have brought attention to the president’s previous connections with the convicted criminal, revealing details that he was more aware of Epstein’s actions than earlier acknowledged.

On Friday, Trump announced he would direct the DOJ to investigate connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, specifically naming Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Interestingly, he also described the “Epstein situation” as a “scam”.

Additional Updates from Friday

• The President announced he would take legal action against the British broadcaster, despite a formal apology from the network. Trump claimed the lawsuit could seek between a billion and $5bn.
• Epstein allegedly guided former Trump aide Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support the president’s agenda. Communications made public detail Epstein’s role in coaching Bannon.
• American forces are developing plans for a partitioned Gaza, with a secure area under international and Israeli control and a restricted section unreconstructed.
• Georgia prosecutor have reopened the last remaining criminal case against Trump after naming a replacement attorney.
• The President changed tariff policy by cutting duties on food imports like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to combat rising costs.
• The two nations reached a deal to lower tariffs on products from Switzerland from 39% to 15%.

Additional developments included calls to protect national parks, criticism of an monitoring group, and a judge’s decision for a resolution in the OxyContin case.