Rep. Crockett defends herself after saying Republicans landed money from Epstein

Larry Summers, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Harvard University president, has faced renewed scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite his influential network, recent revelations about his communications with Epstein have led to significant backlash, culminating in his decision to step back from public engagements and teaching roles at Harvard.

California Congressman Ro Khanna has urged officials to ensure the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, warning that any obstruction will lead to prosecution. Khanna emphasized that the identities of all individuals involved, regardless of political affiliation, must be disclosed. This follows President Trump's recent signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the Justice Department to release the files within 30 days.

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) stated that some Democrats' names are likely to be found in the Department of Justice's documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, he dismissed concerns about the implications of this revelation, responding with 'So what?' during an interview with CNN's John Berman.

Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This legislation, signed into law by President Donald Trump, aims to increase transparency regarding the actions of the Department of Justice related to Epstein's case.

Lee Zeldin and Meghan McCain criticized Rep. Jasmine Crockett after she claimed that certain individuals received donations from Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks sparked backlash, with Zeldin asserting that Crockett's claims were unfounded and misrepresented the facts.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters following President Trump's signing of legislation that mandates the Justice Department to release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This unexpected reversal by Trump came after he had previously requested an investigation into potential misconduct regarding Epstein's case.

Mark Epstein, brother of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealed that his brother spoke with former President Donald Trump after the 2016 election. Mark stated that Jeffrey mentioned Trump's surprise victory, indicating that it was unexpected for many, including Trump himself.

President Donald Trump criticized comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Truth Social after Kimmel mocked Trump's alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein during an episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Trump referred to Kimmel as a 'bum' and demanded that he be removed from the airwaves.