Overview

• House Oversight Committee published materials from the Epstein estate, including a disputed 2003 “birthday book” entry paired with a crude sketch that is central to a lawsuit.
• The White House says Trump did not write the note, which Trump has denied, and he has not been charged in connection with the records.
• On CNN News Central, anchor John Berman said there is “no reason to believe” Trump was involved in Epstein-related wrongdoing.
• Rep. Dave Min pushed back, citing multiple references to Trump in the files and a pseudonymous accuser who withdrew lawsuits after alleged threats but did not retract her claim.
• Berman noted Ghislaine Maxwell told investigators she never saw wrongdoing by Trump, and Min pointed out she was later indicted for perjury.