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• President Trump endorses federal involvement in locating and compelling return of Democratic state lawmakers — President Trump publicly stated that the FBI "may have to" assist in tracking down Texas Democratic state legislators who left the state to break quorum on redistricting votes. Trump argued that Republicans were "entitled" to five additional congressional seats under a new map and that lawmakers "can't just sit it out" but must "go back" and "fight it out." Trump also criticized Democratic-controlled states' gerrymandering while defending the Texas Republican redistricting plan as justified.

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• Attorney General Bondi establishes "weaponization" working group at DOJ — After becoming attorney general, Pam Bondi quickly issued a memo establishing a "weaponization" working group within the Department of Justice. Critics argue that the working group itself weaponizes law enforcement by promoting a false narrative about the two special counsel investigations of Trump and undermining public confidence in the DOJ.

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• Attorney General Pam Bondi directed DOJ to open criminal grand jury investigation into Obama, Clinton, and Clapper — Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the Department of Justice to act on a criminal referral from Tulsi Gabbard and open a grand jury investigation into whether former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and others committed treason or other crimes when the government issued a report stating Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 election. The investigation's scope and potential charges remain unclear, and statutes of limitations for much of the conduct have lapsed.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi directed DOJ to investigate baseless claims by Tulsi Gabbard — Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the Justice Department to launch a grand jury investigation into baseless claims by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that former President Barack Obama and his administration manufactured intelligence regarding Trump and Russia in the 2016 presidential election.
• Attorney General Bondi directed U.S. attorney to present evidence to grand jury on Obama-era allegations — According to a Department of Justice official, Attorney General Pam Bondi signed an order directing a U.S. attorney to present evidence to a grand jury concerning allegations made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that Obama administration officials manufactured evidence in 2016 to suggest Trump's campaign was connected to Russian operatives. The order represents a major escalation in the administration's effort to prosecute claims that Trump is a victim of political persecution.

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• Texas Attorney General threatens arrest of fleeing Democrats — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a public statement on X threatening to arrest Democratic lawmakers who left the state to prevent the redistricting vote. Paxton stated: "Democrats in the Texas House who try and run away like cowards should be found, arrested, and brought back to the Capitol immediately. We should use every tool at our disposal to hunt down those who think they are above the law." The statement represents official threat of law enforcement action against political opponents.
• Texas AG Ken Paxton threatened prosecution and arrest of fleeing Democratic legislators — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted on social media demanding that Democratic House members who fled the state be "found, arrested, and brought back to the Capitol immediately," stating they should be treated as lawbreakers. Paxton invoked a legal opinion he authored to support Abbott's threats, though legal analysts noted the opinion did not actually authorize removal of lawmakers or declare quorum-breaking unconstitutional.
• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sought judicial orders to declare Democratic seats vacant — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he would seek judicial orders to declare that state House Democrats who left the state to block redistricting efforts have vacated their office if they don't return by Friday. Paxton tweeted, "The people of Texas elected lawmakers, not jet-setting runaways looking for headlines. If you don't show up to work, you get fired."
• Texas Attorney General Paxton launches investigation into Beto O'Rourke group — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a group run by former congressman Beto O'Rourke that has been covering the costs of Texas Democratic lawmakers remaining in Illinois during the quorum break. Each lawmaker breaking quorum is fined $500 per day. The investigation appears aimed at the funding mechanism supporting the lawmakers' absence.

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• Office of Special Counsel investigates former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged Hatch Act violations — The U.S. Office of Special Counsel confirmed it is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged violations of the Hatch Act, a law prohibiting certain political activities by federal officials. Trump and other prominent Republicans have alleged that Smith's investigations into Trump amounted to illegal political activity, though Trump and his allies have not presented specific evidence of wrongdoing. Trump's nominee to head the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia—a former podcast host who became a lawyer on July 30, 2024—is meeting with senators ahead of a confirmation vote.

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• Texas governor threatens removal and extradition of absent Democratic legislators — Texas governor Greg Abbott threatened to remove from office any Democratic state representatives absent for Monday's redistricting vote and replace them with his own appointees. Abbott also suggested he would consider the Democrats felons for accepting financial support for housing and meals in Illinois, and threatened to use his extradition authority to compel their return to Texas. These threats were issued in response to the Democratic quorum break.
• Texas Gov. Abbott ordered arrest of Democratic state representatives who fled to break quorum — Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Texas House Democrats who left the state to prevent a quorum on a special legislative session aimed at aggressive gerrymandering. Abbott claimed the Democrats were "abandoning their duty" and "holding hostage" flood relief legislation. The walkout, which included over 51 of 62 Democratic members, successfully blocked the session. Abbott threatened removal from office, felony bribery charges, and prosecution under a legal opinion from AG Ken Paxton, though legal experts disputed the validity of these threats.
• Abbott threatened felony bribery charges against Democratic legislators — Governor Abbott threatened to prosecute Texas House Democrats for felony bribery if they accepted travel, lodging, or meals from other state governors (such as Illinois Governor JB Pritzker) while out of state. Abbott framed acceptance of such support as a "quid pro quo" for breaking quorum. Legal experts, including Democratic Rep. Jolanda Jones, a lawyer, stated no such felony exists in Texas law and Abbott was fabricating charges.
• Texas Republicans advanced aggressive gerrymandering map in special session — Texas Governor Abbott convened a special legislative session to advance a radical gerrymandering plan that would eliminate at least five Democratic state House seats. The map was so extreme that it placed U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett's house outside her own district and combined the districts of U.S. Representatives Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett. Democratic legislators' walkout successfully blocked the session.
• Texas House Republicans advance redistricting plan as Democrats flee state to deny quorum — Texas House Republicans, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott following a White House proposal, moved forward with a redistricting plan to redraw congressional lines in Republican favor. Democrats denied a quorum by leaving the state on August 4. Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest and return absent Democratic lawmakers. The special session, lasting 30 days, imposes $500-per-day fines on absent members. Democrats vowed to fight the plan, which would dilute Democratic voting strength and give Republicans five additional congressional seats.
• Texas Governor Abbott announces plan to arrest Democratic representatives — Texas Governor Greg Abbott appeared on Fox News discussing his plan to hunt down and arrest Democratic representatives who refuse to show up for what the source characterizes as his "illegal gerrymander." Abbott stated that Texas officers are on the streets looking for those Democratic House members to arrest them.

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• US Office of Special Counsel opens investigation into Jack Smith for alleged Hatch Act violations — The US Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency, confirmed it is investigating former Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith for possible violations of the Hatch Act—a 1939 federal law restricting political activities by federal employees. The investigation was initiated following a request by Republican Senator Tom Cotton, who alleged Smith's prosecutions of Donald Trump constituted illegal campaign interference. Smith had led investigations into Trump's role in the January 6 Capitol riot and alleged mishandling of classified documents before resigning in January 2025.
• Office of Special Counsel investigates former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged Hatch Act violations — The U.S. Office of Special Counsel confirmed it is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged violations of the Hatch Act, a law prohibiting certain political activities by federal officials. Trump and other prominent Republicans have alleged that Smith's investigations into Trump amounted to illegal political activity, though Trump and his allies have not presented specific evidence of wrongdoing. Trump's nominee to head the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia—a former podcast host who became a lawyer on July 30, 2024—is meeting with senators ahead of a confirmation vote.

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• Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro as US attorney for the District of Columbia — The Republican-controlled Senate voted to confirm Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News personality and judge, as US attorney for the District of Columbia. Pirro has a history of calling for the "cleansing" of the FBI and DOJ, spreading conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, and making xenophobic and Islamophobic comments about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, for which she was suspended from Fox News.
• Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as US Attorney for Washington DC — The US Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News host and Trump ally who promoted false claims about the 2020 election, as the top federal prosecutor for Washington DC in a 50-45 party-line vote on Saturday. Pirro, a former New York district attorney and county judge, has been serving as interim US attorney since May. She was nominated after Trump withdrew his initial choice, conservative activist Ed Martin, due to opposition from Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Pirro's confirmation raises concerns about prosecutorial independence given her documented promotion of election fraud falsehoods and her close alignment with Trump.
• Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. — The Senate confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia by a vote of 50–45. No Democratic senator voted in favor of her confirmation. Pirro, a partisan media figure, will oversee federal prosecutions in the nation's capital, including cases involving federal crimes and matters arising from the Capitol.

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• Federal Bureau of Prisons transferred Ghislaine Maxwell to minimum-security facility in violation of policy — Officials from the Federal Bureau of Prisons quietly transferred Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker serving a 20-year sentence, from a Florida prison to a minimum-security prison camp in Texas. According to the Bureau of Prisons's own designation policy, Maxwell is ineligible for transfer to a minimum-security facility because she is a convicted sex offender. Only the administrator of the Bureau of Prisons Designation and Sentence Computation Center can grant a waiver to this policy. The transfer occurred without public announcement.
• Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to minimum-security federal prison camp in Texas — Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was transferred from a Florida federal prison to a minimum-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas. According to MSNBC reporting and federal prison records, the Bureau of Prisons waived eligibility rules to facilitate the transfer, as Maxwell was technically ineligible for minimum-security placement. The facility, described as a "luxury" camp by victims' advocates, offers yoga, a fully-stocked gym, gardening, limited perimeter fencing, and other amenities. Prison experts stated they had never seen such a waiver granted for a sex offender before.
• Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to minimum-security facility — Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender, was transferred to a minimum-security facility ("Club Fed"). Trump stated he did not know about the transfer, claiming it is "not an uncommon thing." The source characterizes this as unprecedented, noting that convicted sex offenders are never transferred to minimum-security facilities and that Deputy AG Blanche, Trump's former attorney, would not have approved the transfer without Trump's authorization.

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• Trump administration deploys federal agents and National Guard to Washington DC for immigration enforcement disguised as crime control — In August 2025, Trump ordered federal law enforcement and National Guard deployment to Washington DC ostensibly to combat crime, but the operation functioned as an immigration enforcement campaign. The deployment resulted in indiscriminate arrests based on skin color and occupation, with immigration-related arrests surging immediately. Though arrests declined as administration attention shifted, they remain elevated compared to pre-campaign levels. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in December preventing warrantless immigration arrests without probable cause of flight risk. Data shows warrantless arrests decreased in December and further declined in January, though federal agents continue patrols assisted by local police despite local law limiting DC cooperation with ICE.

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• Department of Justice charges healthcare workers with assaulting federal agents — In August 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice charged two staff members at Ontario Advanced Surgical Center in San Bernardino County, California—Jesus Ortega and Danielle Nadine Davila—with assaulting and interfering with ICE officers. The charges stem from a July 8 incident when ICE agents pursued an immigrant inside the facility. Staff members attempted to protect the man and remove agents from the building by locking doors and blocking vehicles. Defense counsel argues the charges are baseless, with video evidence contradicting the government's claim that Davila struck an agent. Trial is scheduled for October 6, 2025.

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• DOJ impanels grand jury to investigate Obama officials on conspiracy charges — The Justice Department impaneled a grand jury in August to investigate a conspiracy charge by Trump's Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that Obama and his aides engaged in "treasonous conspiracy" by launching inquiries into Russian election interference in 2016. The investigation proceeds despite bipartisan Senate findings confirming Russian efforts to boost Trump and despite Gabbard's release of classified materials that did not support the allegations.

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• FBI officials directed to redact Trump's name from Epstein files in response to FOIA requests — Bloomberg reported that senior officials at the FBI's Record/Information Dissemination Section were instructed to redact Trump's name from Epstein investigation documents in preparation for public release under FOIA. Michael Seidel, the section chief who had worked at the FBI for 14 years, vocally opposed the directive and was subsequently told he could either retire or be fired; he chose retirement. The redactions were applied despite Trump being identified in numerous documents during the federal investigation launched in 2006.

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• Trump fires head of Bureau of Labor Statistics — President Trump dismissed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accusing her of manipulating employment numbers to portray the economy negatively. This action follows the release of poor employment figures, which Trump claims were intentionally skewed. The firing raises concerns about the independence of statistical agencies and the potential politicization of economic data reporting. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is responsible for collecting and analyzing essential economic data, including employment statistics, which are crucial for policy-making and public understanding of economic conditions.
• Trump administration fires Bureau of Labor Statistics chief after unfavorable jobs report — Trump fired the chief of the Bureau of Labor Statistics hours after the agency reported weak job numbers for the final three months of his administration. White House economic advisors, including Kevin Hassett, claimed downward revisions in employment data constituted evidence of incompetence or rigging, despite economists and former BLS officials explaining that revisions are standard statistical practice and that hundreds of career professionals, not political appointees, construct the numbers. Lawrence Summers stated that firing a government agency head for disliking reported data is characteristic of authoritarian, not democratic, governance.
• Trump fires head of Bureau of Labor Statistics on day of poor economic data — On the same day that the Bureau of Labor Statistics released numbers showing a dramatic slowdown in the economy, Trump fired the head of the bureau. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook subsequently expressed concern about the jobs numbers, suggesting the revisions "are somewhat typical of turning points" in the economy. The action appears to have alarmed businesspeople previously willing to support Trump, awakening them to the reality that his policies are pulling down the economy.
• Trump fires head of Bureau of Labor Statistics amid economic slowdown — On the same day that the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a significant slowdown in the economy, President Trump fired its head. This action has raised concerns among business leaders about the administration's economic management and its implications for future economic stability.

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• Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to lower-security federal prison in Texas — Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein, was transferred from FCI Tallahassee (low-security) in Florida to Federal Prison Camp Bryan (minimum-security) in Texas. The transfer occurred roughly one week after Maxwell was interviewed by Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding potential information about crimes in the Epstein case. Maxwell's attorney described the interview as "very productive" and stated she answered questions "honestly, truthfully, to the best of her ability."
• Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to minimum-security prison after meeting with Trump's former attorney — Virginia Giuffre's family expressed outrage after learning that convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell was moved overnight to a minimum-security prison in Texas following a meeting between Maxwell and Todd Blanche, Trump's former criminal defense attorney. The family statement characterized the transfer as preferential treatment for a "sexual predator" and "serial liar" and called it a "cover up" that fails victims of sex trafficking.

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• Federal court proceedings in New Jersey cancelled due to Alina Habba authority questions — The New York Times reported that federal court proceedings in New Jersey were abruptly cancelled, including pretrial conferences, plea hearings, and a grand jury, due to questions about Alina Habba's authority to serve as acting US attorney. Maria Noto, a former president of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, told the Times, "I've never seen anything like this," and added, "We're all incredulous."
• Federal criminal proceedings in New Jersey suspended over acting U.S. Attorney authority challenge — The New York Times reported that federal criminal proceedings across New Jersey were canceled due to questions regarding the constitutional authority of acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. Court hearings, grand jury proceedings, plea deals, and other proceedings were put on hold. A drug trial scheduled to begin in Camden on August 4 was moved to Pennsylvania after a defense attorney filed a motion challenging Habba's appointment as unconstitutional.

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• Emil Bove confirmed to federal appeals court by US Senate — The Senate confirmed Emil Bove, a former Trump defense attorney and top DOJ official, to a lifetime seat on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals by a 50-49 vote. The confirmation proceeded despite whistleblower allegations that Bove advocated for ignoring court orders, misled Congress about dropping corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and participated in firing prosecutors who worked January 6 cases. All Democrats and two Republicans opposed the nomination.
• Senate confirmed Emil Bove as federal appeals court judge — The Republican-controlled Senate narrowly confirmed former Trump lawyer Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court judge, despite whistleblower allegations and widespread concerns over his fitness for office, including from over 900 former DOJ attorneys who penned a letter opposing his appointment.
• Senate confirms Emil Bove to federal judgeship despite whistleblower allegations — The Senate confirmed Emil Bove to a federal judgeship on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals with 50 Republicans voting in favor and 47 Democrats voting against. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined Democrats in opposition, with Murkowski stating that someone who counseled attorneys to ignore court orders should not receive a lifetime seat on the bench. Republican Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor, illustrating Republican enablement of the administration's assault on the rule of law.
• Emil Bove confirmed to US Court of Appeals for Third Circuit on 50-49 Senate vote — The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Emil Bove to a lifetime appointment on the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on a 50-49 vote, despite opposition from over 80 retired judges and three whistleblowers alleging serious ethical violations. Bove, who served as acting deputy attorney general, faced allegations of disregarding court orders, firing prosecutors for political reasons, and pressuring DOJ lawyers to defy judicial rulings. The Senate Judiciary Committee chair dismissed whistleblower concerns as "delay-and-obstruction tactics" without substantive investigation.

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• Trump's special assistant ordered removal of interim U.S. Attorney Leigh Grace — An email from Trump's special assistant to First Assistant U.S. Attorney Leigh Grace claimed that district court judges lacked authority to appoint her as interim New Jersey U.S. Attorney because Alina Habba had resigned before her appointment. The email stated that even if the court had such authority, "the president hereby removes you from office" and declared Habba the acting U.S. Attorney. This action directly contradicted the court's appointment of Grace.

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• DOJ indictment against Christian Cerna-Camacho names wrong defendant — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a one-paragraph indictment against protester Christian Cerna-Camacho that erroneously named Brayan Ramos-Brito as the defendant instead. The error was discovered only when Cerna-Camacho appeared for arraignment and the government attorney was forced to admit the mistake in court. Cerna-Camacho's lawyers have argued the government's 30-day window to indict had passed and the case must be dismissed. This represents one of the government's most high-profile cases, as Cerna-Camacho was arrested four days after the protest when unmarked vehicles rammed his car while his toddler and infant were inside.

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• Freedom of the Press Foundation v. U.S. Department of Justice, complaint filed (D.D.C. 1:25-cv-02432) — Freedom of the Press Foundation filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on July 28, 2025, alleging that the Department of Justice failed to respond to a FOIA request submitted on May 15, 2025, seeking a memorandum from Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Trump Administration's acceptance of a $400 million aircraft from Qatar. FPF seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to compel DOJ compliance with FOIA's statutory response deadlines.
• Freedom of the Press Foundation sues DOJ over Qatar jet gift legal memo — The Freedom of the Press Foundation, represented by American Oversight, filed a federal FOIA lawsuit in Washington DC district court against the Department of Justice for refusing to release a legal memorandum signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi in May 2025 that cleared Trump's acceptance of a $400 million luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar's government. The DOJ granted expedited processing but estimated over 600 days to fulfill the request, with no documents released after more than two months. The memo's contents and the gift itself have drawn criticism from Republican senators and Democratic lawmakers over constitutional emoluments concerns and national security risks.

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• Trump claimed Epstein files are a hoax run by Comey, Garland, and Biden — During a press conference with UK PM Starmer, Trump responded to questions about his name appearing in the Epstein files by claiming the files are a hoax run by "the worst scum on earth" including former FBI Director Comey, former AG Garland, and President Biden. He claimed files could easily contain phony or fake information planted by bad people.
• Trump claims Epstein files are hoax and suggests Democratic tampering — At a press event in Scotland, President Trump told reporters he has not been "overly interested" in the Epstein case, calling it "a hoax that's been built up way beyond proportion." He claimed the files were "run by the worst scum on Earth"—naming former FBI director James Comey, former attorney general Merrick Garland, and former president Joe Biden—and suggested Democrats have doctored the Epstein files with fake information to smear him.

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• Attorney General Bondi filed misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg — On Twitter, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that her office filed a misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg, who oversees the lawsuit against the Trump administration's removal of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador's megaprison. Bondi accused Boasberg of making "improper public comments about President Trump and his Administration," after he allegedly suggested at a meeting of judges in March that the Trump administration might "disregard rulings of federal courts" and trigger "a constitutional crisis."
• — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the DOJ filed a misconduct complaint against U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg, claiming he made "improper public comments" about President Trump and his administration that "undermined the integrity of the judiciary." According to reporting, Boasberg's actual comments were expressing concern that the Trump administration was liable to "disregard rulings of federal courts leading to a constitutional crisis" at a judicial conference. The complaint appears to target Boasberg for expressing professional judicial concerns.

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• Representative Thomas Massie proposes pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for testimony — Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, stated on Meet the Press that a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell should be considered if she provides testimony about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. Massie said that if Maxwell has information that could help investigations, she should testify, and "whatever they need to do to compel that testimony, as long as it's truthful," he would support. This position contrasts with Speaker Johnson's opposition and reflects Republican divisions over how to extract information from Maxwell.

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• Mike Johnson expresses opposition to Ghislaine Maxwell pardon — House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on NBC's Meet the Press that he would have "great pause" about granting a pardon or commutation to Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Johnson said Maxwell's crimes were "unforgivable" and that 20 years was insufficient punishment. However, he deferred the final decision to President Trump. The statement came after Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Maxwell over two days the previous week, amid pressure on Trump to disclose more information about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

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• Trump accused Black entertainers and Democratic figures of illegal campaign payments — Trump posted accusations that Democratic figures and Black entertainers—including Beyoncé, Oprah, and Al Sharpton—broke the law by receiving payments for campaign endorsements. He claimed Beyoncé received $11 million for an endorsement without performing, Oprah received $3 million for "expenses," and Sharpton received $600,000. Trump called for prosecution of all recipients, stating "They should all be prosecuted." The bulletin notes these claims are false.
• Trump calls for prosecution of Beyoncé and Harris over alleged $11 million endorsement payment — President Trump called for musician Beyoncé to be prosecuted for breaking the law by accepting $11 million from Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign for a Democratic endorsement in October 2024, and demanded Harris also face prosecution. CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale reported the claim originated from social media and is false; the Harris campaign covered only $165,000 in appearance costs as required by law and did not pay celebrity endorsers.