Overview

• A joint Justice Department and FBI review found no evidence of an Epstein ‘client list’ and reaffirmed that he died by suicide in 2019, prompting officials to withhold further disclosures.
• President Trump publicly defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and urged her to release any information she deems credible, drawing backing from leading Senate and House Republicans.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson broke ranks by calling on Bondi to explain her earlier comments about a client list and to fully disclose the contents of the files.
• Fury among MAGA influencers and some GOP lawmakers over perceived secrecy has persisted, threatening to undermine Trump’s support base.
• The White House is considering appointing a special counsel to address internal feuds and defuse growing demands for a comprehensive release of the Epstein records.