Jul 18 Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Trump promised a lawsuit after The Wall Street Journal described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Trump’s name and was included in a 2003 album for Epstein’s 50th birthday. Continue reading
Jul 17 What to know about the dismissal of the Epstein files by Trump's Justice Department By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact The Trump administration said there’s no Epstein “client list” and releasing more information isn’t warranted. The announcement divided Trump supporters and members of his administration. Here’s what to know. Continue reading
Jul 17 In message to colleagues, fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey says: 'Fear is the tool of a tyrant' By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press “If a career prosecutor can be fired without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain,” Comey said in the note, which was obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday. “Do not let that happen. Fear is… Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump slams supporters who are angered over Epstein case as 'weaklings' By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration's handling of much-hyped records in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, which Trump now calls a “Hoax.”… Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Asked if his name appears in Epstein files, Trump claims Comey, Obama and Biden made them up By Associated Press When asked by a reporter if the attorney general told President Donald Trump whether his name appeared in any of the records, he said, “No, no.”… Continue reading
Jul 15 How Trump spent years stoking dark theories, and why he's facing Epstein case blowback now By Ali Swenson, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The political crisis is especially challenging for Trump because it's one of his own making. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 2:57 A look at the split in Trump's base over the Epstein files By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan The handling of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s case continues to roil the MAGA world. After repeatedly claiming there were scandalous, criminal details about Epstein being hidden from the public, some of those same people are now saying there’s nothing to… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 7:32 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the White House… Continue watching
Jul 14 What to know about the MAGA faithful's anger over Trump and the Epstein case By Adriana Gomez Licon, Meg Kinnard, Ed White, Associated Press Right-wing influencers were once bolstered by Trump's own claims on this case, but are now feeling their demands are being squelched by his administration. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 7:27 Trump faces growing criticism from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files By John Yang, Shrai Popat, Laken Kincaid The Justice Department released a memo detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death in prison. The report ruled out foul play, saying Epstein died by suicide, and found no evidence that he kept a list to incriminate those involved in his sex… Continue watching