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This past Friday, Pam Bondi assigned interim US attorney Jay Clayton to head an inquiry into political adversaries of the President and their relationships with the late financier. This decision came hours after the president directed her to launch the investigation.

In a statement, the Attorney General highlighted Jay Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. She stated, “As with all matters, the department will pursue this with urgency and integrity to deliver answers to the American people.”

This development contrasts with a recent memorandum from federal authorities which stated that the Epstein files lacked grounds for additional investigations. As per the document, authorities “found no proof justifying probes into uncharged individuals”

The President Calls for Focus on Democrats in Epstein Case

The announcement comes as growing pressure from the president on congressional Republicans to resist the public disclosure of Epstein-related documents ahead of an key congressional decision next week. Many Republicans are anticipated to back the release.

Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have brought attention to Trump’s past involvement with the convicted criminal, revealing information that his knowledge of Epstein’s behavior exceeded prior admissions.

On Friday, Trump declared he would ask the DOJ to examine connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, including prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Interestingly, he also described the “Epstein hoax” as a “deception”.

Additional Updates from Friday

• Trump announced he would file a lawsuit against the British broadcaster, even after an apology from the network. He claimed the lawsuit could seek billions in damages.
• Epstein allegedly guided former Trump aide Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to defend Trump’s policies. Communications made public show Epstein’s role in coaching Bannon.
• US military are developing plans for a divided Gaza, with a secure area under international and Israeli control and a restricted section left in ruins.
• State officials have revived the sole ongoing legal case against the President after appointing a new lead prosecutor.
• The President changed trade measures by reducing duties on imported goods like various food items to combat inflation concerns.
• The two nations concluded a trade agreement to lower import taxes on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.

Additional developments featured appeals to safeguard public lands, criticism of an monitoring group, and a court approval for a settlement in the OxyContin lawsuit.