🔗 Share this article Attorney General Announces Probe into Trump Adversaries and Epstein Connections This past Friday, the Attorney General assigned interim US attorney Jay Clayton to oversee an inquiry into opponents of Donald Trump and their links with Jeffrey Epstein. This move came hours after Trump directed her to launch the investigation. During an announcement, Bondi highlighted Jay Clayton as “among the nation’s top prosecutors”. She added, “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 documents related to Epstein lacked grounds for additional investigations. According to the document, authorities “found no proof justifying probes into uncharged individuals” The President Demands Focus on Democrats in Epstein Case This news coincides with increasing demands from Trump on congressional Republicans to resist the public disclosure of files concerning Epstein before an key congressional decision next week. Several lawmakers are expected to back the release. Recently released communications from Epstein have spotlighted Trump’s previous connections with the sex trafficker, revealing details that he knew more about Epstein’s conduct than he has previously let on. On Friday, Trump announced he would ask the DOJ to investigate connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, specifically naming prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Paradoxically, he also described the “Epstein hoax” as a “scam”. Other Developments from Friday Trump stated he would take legal action against the British broadcaster, even after a formal apology from the media outlet. He said the lawsuit could seek between a billion and $5bn. Epstein reportedly advised Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to defend the president’s agenda. Text messages released show his involvement in coaching the influencer. American forces are developing plans for a divided Gaza, with a secure area under international and Israeli control and a restricted section unreconstructed. State officials have revived the last remaining criminal case against the President after appointing a new lead prosecutor. The President reversed tariff policy by reducing taxes on imported goods like various food items to address inflation concerns. US and Switzerland concluded a deal to reduce tariffs on products from Switzerland from a significant decrease. Other notable events featured appeals to safeguard public lands, criticism of an monitoring group, and a court approval for a settlement in the Purdue Pharma lawsuit.