Overview

• House Oversight Democrats published an image from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2003 birthday album showing a sexually suggestive note that ends with “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,” beneath which appears the name “Donald” in a cursive signature.
• President Trump reiterated on Sept. 9 that “it’s not my signature” and said the language is not his; White House aides echoed the denial, and his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over its earlier report remains underway.
• Epstein’s estate turned over the professionally bound 2003 ‘birthday book’ and other records under subpoena, a volume compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell that included contributions from multiple high-profile acquaintances.
• The committee has received roughly 33,000 pages from the Justice Department and is reviewing the estate’s production; estate lawyers redacted images of women and minors, though members may view the original unredacted book.
• No forensic handwriting finding has been made public; media and social users have circulated older Trump signatures for comparison, the White House said it would support an expert review, and survivors and bipartisan lawmakers continue pressing for full file releases.