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This past Friday, the Attorney General designated interim US attorney Jay Clayton to lead an inquiry into opponents of Donald Trump and their links with the late financier. This move came shortly after Trump instructed her to initiate the probe.

During an announcement, the Attorney General highlighted Jay Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. She stated, “As with all matters, the department will pursue this with urgency and integrity to deliver answers to the American people.”

This action appears to contradict a July memo from federal authorities which declared that the Epstein files did not warrant additional investigations. According to the memo, authorities “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”

The President Calls for Focus on Democrats in Epstein Matter

This news comes as growing demands from the president on congressional Republicans to oppose the public disclosure of Epstein-related documents before an key congressional decision next week. Several lawmakers are anticipated to support the release.

Recently released communications from Jeffrey Epstein have spotlighted the president’s previous connections with the convicted criminal, revealing information that he knew more about Epstein’s conduct than he has previously let on.

That same day, the President announced he would ask the DOJ to examine connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, specifically naming Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Interestingly, Trump also described the “Epstein situation” as a “deception”.

Additional Updates from the Day

• Trump announced he would file a lawsuit against the British broadcaster, despite an apology from the network. Trump said the lawsuit could seek between a billion and $5bn.
• Epstein allegedly advised Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to defend the president’s agenda. Communications made public show his role in coaching the influencer.
• US military are developing plans for a partitioned Gaza, with a “green zone” under joint military oversight and a “red zone” unreconstructed.
• Georgia prosecutor have reopened the last remaining criminal case against Trump after naming a new lead prosecutor.
• Trump reversed tariff policy by cutting duties on food imports like various food items to address rising costs.
• US and Switzerland concluded a trade agreement to lower import taxes on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.

Other notable events included appeals to protect national parks, objections of an monitoring group, and a judge’s decision for a resolution in the OxyContin case.