Aug 06 Watch 10:29 Former prosecutor and intel official questions legitimacy of Bondi’s Russia probe By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala, Eliot Barnhart, Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russia’s 2016 election interference. Stephanie Sy reports on the latest development in the lengthy saga and… Continue watching
Aug 05 Ghislaine Maxwell doesn’t want Epstein grand jury transcripts released By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Maxwell hasn't seen the material herself, her attorneys said — the grand jury process is conducted behind closed doors. But she opposes unsealing what her lawyers described as potentially “hearsay-laden” transcripts of grand jury testimony, which was given in secret… 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 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 08 WATCH: Trump and Bondi address lingering questions about Jeffrey Epstein files By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Donald Trump leapt to the defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday in the face of mounting criticism from far-right influencers and conservative internet personalities over the Justice Department’s abrupt refusal to release additional documents from the Jeffrey… Continue reading
Jul 07 Epstein client list doesn’t exist, DOJ says, walking back theory Bondi promoted By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Justice Department will not release more files related to the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi. Continue reading
Jul 01 Bondi faces pressure after first release of Epstein files fell short of expectations By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Attorney General Pam Bondi’s comments about evidence the Justice Department is reviewing from its Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation have fueled anticipation about the expected release of more files. Continue reading
Jun 28 DOJ abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A letter that was received by one of the prosecutors was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The letter did not provide a reason for their removal, effective immediately, citing only “Article II of the United States Constitution and the… Continue reading