US Attorney General grilled on Epstein case and bias claims

Text messages reveal that Steve Bannon advised Jeffrey Epstein for nearly a year on strategies to rehabilitate his public image. The communications, released by the House Oversight Committee, show that as early as June 2018, Bannon and Epstein were crafting responses to public outrage regarding Epstein's criminal history and his connections with influential figures. These texts highlight the efforts made to navigate the legal and media challenges Epstein faced in the final year of his life.

Marina Lacerda, 37, shares her experience of abuse and her decision to speak out following the release of thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by House Republicans. Previously known as 'Minor Victim-1', Lacerda hopes that the disclosure of these files will provide closure for survivors like herself.

This live blog is now closed. The US trade representative, Jamieson Greer, announced that the US has essentially reached a deal with Switzerland after a 39% tariff was imposed on Swiss exports to the US. Greer expressed excitement about the deal's implications for American manufacturing. Meanwhile, questions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein are increasing, with Trump distancing himself from former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has pushed for the release of Epstein-related files.

Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is withdrawing his support for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. This decision follows Greene's criticism of Trump's efforts to block the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, which she described as 'insanely the wrong direction to go.' Greene has been a long-time ally of Trump and a staunch supporter of the MAGA movement.

Donald Trump has withdrawn his support for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who claims this decision is linked to her advocacy for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump referred to Greene as 'wacky' and criticized her for her stance on the Epstein files, suggesting that any Republican supporting such a release is 'stupid.'

US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into the connections between Jeffrey Epstein and former President Bill Clinton. This directive comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's associations and their implications for prominent political figures.

Newly released documents reveal emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon from 2018, in which they discussed travel arrangements and UK politics. The correspondence highlights the relationship between the two figures, showcasing their interactions during that time.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced an investigation into the ties between Donald Trump's political adversaries and Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes after Trump directed Bondi to pursue the inquiry, diverging from a previous memo that negated the need for further investigations. Jay Clayton, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, has been appointed to lead the investigation, which Bondi emphasized would be conducted with urgency and integrity.