Overview

• The Department of Justice and FBI’s two-page memo concluded Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell and found no evidence he kept a client list, halting further disclosures.
• President Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the files, saying she should release any material she deems credible and accusing former officials of fabricating records.
• Frustration among MAGA supporters has fueled infighting, including a confrontation between Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino and Bondi and threats of resignations.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly expressed confidence in Bondi, though Johnson separately urged her to explain her earlier remarks about an Epstein client list.
• Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee demanded a bipartisan hearing and potential subpoenas for Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and Bongino after House Republicans blocked amendments to force file releases.