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On Friday, Pam Bondi assigned interim US attorney Jay Clayton to lead an investigation into political adversaries of Donald Trump and their relationships with the late financier. This decision came hours after Trump ordered her to launch the probe.

During an announcement, Bondi highlighted Jay Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. The official stated, “The department will handle this matter promptly and thoroughly to provide clarity for citizens.”

This action seems to diverge from a July memo from federal authorities which declared that documents related to Epstein lacked grounds for further inquiries. According to the memo, investigators “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”

Trump Demands Focus on Democrats in the Epstein Case

The announcement coincides with increasing pressure from Trump on congressional Republicans to resist the public disclosure of files concerning Epstein before an key congressional decision in the coming days. Several lawmakers are expected to back the release.

Newly public communications from Jeffrey Epstein have highlighted Trump’s past involvement with the sex trafficker, revealing details that his knowledge of Epstein’s behavior exceeded prior admissions.

That same day, Trump declared he would ask the DOJ to investigate Epstein’s ties with Democrats, specifically naming prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Interestingly, Trump also referred to the “Epstein hoax” as a “scam”.

Additional Updates from the Day

• The President stated he would take legal action against the British broadcaster, even after a formal apology from the network. He claimed the legal case could seek billions in damages.
• Epstein allegedly guided Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to support Trump’s policies. Communications made public show his role in coaching Bannon.
• American forces are planning for a divided Gaza, with a “green zone” under joint military oversight and a restricted section unreconstructed.
• Georgia prosecutor have reopened the sole ongoing legal case against the President after naming a new lead prosecutor.
• The President changed trade measures by reducing taxes on food imports like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to address inflation concerns.
• US and Switzerland concluded a trade agreement to reduce import taxes on products from Switzerland from a significant decrease.

Other notable events featured calls to protect national parks, objections of an antisemitism watchdog, and a court approval for a settlement in the Purdue Pharma lawsuit.