Pam Bondi contempt battle and intra-party crisis escalates; White House 'freakout' over Epstein files
Key Questions
What is the status of Pam Bondi's contempt battle?
Pam Bondi was deposed under oath in a closed-door session, marking a major escalation in the Epstein files dispute. This follows subpoenas and threats of jail time from judges over withheld documents.
What investigation is Congress conducting into Bard College?
The House Judiciary Committee opened an investigation into Bard College's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with Rep. Jamie Raskin demanding documents by July 1. The probe examines how Epstein may have used the institution.
What confrontations has Kash Patel faced over Epstein files?
Reps. Ted Lieu and Dan Goldman confronted Patel on safe photos and file handling during hearings, accusing him of hiding information. A federal judge also threatened Patel with jail over compliance issues.
What FOIA actions have been ordered regarding Epstein files?
A federal judge ordered fast-track processing of a FOIA request on buried Epstein files. Rep. Madeleine Dean also exposed over 3 million withheld documents from the administration.
What does the new book excerpt reveal about the Trump team?
An upcoming book excerpt details chaos and miscommunication within Trump's team regarding the Epstein files, including clashes in the situation room. NYT reporting further highlights White House turmoil over the release.
What recent statements have been made by MTG and others on the files?
Marjorie Taylor Greene called Trump a 'traitor' over the handling of the files. Rep. Thomas Massie named specific individuals he wants prosecuted in connection with the case.
What new developments involve Ghislaine Maxwell and the DOJ?
The DOJ has faced criticism for Maxwell's living conditions in prison, with Congress questioning why she receives lenient treatment. Trump officials lashed out at Democrats exposing alleged coverups.
What other key escalations occurred today in the Epstein probe?
Rep. Dan Goldman confronted Patel on the files, while the DOJ responded to Democratic accusations of a Maxwell coverup. A survivor-led reading room was also opened amid ongoing document releases.
Bondi was deposed under oath, a major escalation. Congress opened investigation into Bard College's Epstein ties (Raskin demands documents by July 1). Ted Lieu confronted Patel on safe photos. Judge Berman threatened Patel with jail; a federal judge ordered fast-track FOIA on buried files. Rep. Dean exposed 3M withheld docs. Todd Blanche conceded law breach. New book excerpt reveals Trump team chaos. New NYT report details White House turmoil. MTG called Trump a 'traitor'. Survivor-led reading room opened. Jay Clayton elevated to DNI. New Mexico AG frustrated with DOJ. Dershowitz called before House Oversight. 94,000 unreleased photos reported. Swiss banking complicity exposed. Today: Rep. Dan Goldman confronted Patel; Rep. Thomas Massie named individuals for prosecution; DOJ snapped at Dems over Maxwell coverup. Bondi deposition and Bard investigation are latest developments.