Overview

• The Wall Street Journal’s report on Maxwell’s 2003 birthday album unveiled letters from Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and other prominent figures reflecting their past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Representatives Ro Khanna and Robert Garcia formally requested the Justice Department to release all sealed Epstein investigation materials by August 10, arguing that survivors and the public deserve full transparency.
• The Justice Department has upheld its decision to keep more than 300 gigabytes of grand jury transcripts and related files confidential, citing the need to protect victim privacy.
• Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted over nine hours of questioning with Maxwell in Tallahassee, aiming to gather further evidence about individuals involved in Epstein’s network.
• President Trump has sued the Wall Street Journal over its coverage of the letters and said he has the power to pardon Maxwell but has not decided whether to do so.