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A field look at CPAC finds many Trump supporters still wearing MAGA gear but expressing unease about the Iran war, the Epstein-file controversy, and the economy, even as a sizable segment praises his immigration stance—highlighting intra-MAGA tensions and a cooler mood that hints at a political winter for the movement rather than its end.
The release of the Epstein files has unleashed a surge in hiring by those named or connected to Epstein and Maxwell, with many turning to top criminal-defense and internal-investigation firms to handle scrutiny and potential fallout. Corporations, universities, and victims are all engaging counsel to vet ties, review donor relationships, or push for redactions; the House Oversight Committee is pursuing interviews with several figures named in the files. Notable engagements span medical influencer Peter Attia, supermodel Naomi Campbell, Casey Wasserman, Bard College, Barnard College, and the World Economic Forum, among others, underscoring a broader cottage industry around the recordings and ongoing investigations.
In the first U.K. edition of SNL's Weekend Update, hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young roast former Prince Andrew, lampooning his Marsh Farm home and recent renovations after his February arrest tied to a misconduct probe stemming from the Epstein files, with quips about whether he’d keep quiet in prison and a jab at the Beckhams.
A fast-moving Capitol Hill digest shows Sen. Blackburn pushing a national AI framework to preempt state regs, a dispute over unredacted Epstein-related DOJ documents, scrutiny of Sen. Mullin’s Homeland Security nomination amid a tense exchange with Rand Paul, Elizabeth Warren backing Mallory McMorrow in Michigan’s Senate primary, and related action on a balanced-budget amendment and FISA reauthorization.
House Oversight Chair James Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the DOJ’s handling and release of Epstein-related files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act; Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will give a closed-door briefing to committee members, following friction at a recent hearing and prior related subpoenas.
POLITICO reveals that Jeffrey Epstein secretly aided wellness influencer Peter Attia in launching his clinic by arranging introductions, referrals, and meetings at Epstein’s mansion and other venues; emails show Attia and Epstein discussed staff, visas, and even patient referrals over several years, though Attia’s team says no referrals or payments came from Epstein and Attia later apologized for crude messages. The disclosures fuel scrutiny of doctors’ ethics in elite networks and have coincided with Attia resigning from several sponsorships as accountability debates intensify.
Casey Wasserman’s sports and marketing agency is dropping his name and rebranding as The Team as it seeks a buyer after the Epstein-file fallout; Wasserman had announced plans to sell, and his ongoing role in the LA 2028 Olympics has drawn scrutiny and prompted client departures.
The House Oversight Committee voted 24-19 to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for a deposition to examine the DOJ’s handling of its Epstein investigation and its compliance with a law requiring Epstein-related documents to be publicly released, amid criticism that the DOJ has not released all files and has removed tens of thousands from public view; four Republicans joined most Democrats in backing the subpoena, underscoring concerns about transparency.
More than nine hours of closed-door deposition footage released by the House Oversight Committee show Bill and Hillary Clinton distancing themselves from Jeffrey Epstein, explaining how they first connected to him via Larry Summers in the early 2000s and saying their relationship largely ended by 2003. They deny knowledge of Epstein’s sex crimes and any direct involvement with Epstein’s donations or Maxwell’s activities, with Hillary saying she does not recall Epstein’s contributions to campaigns or the CGI, and Bill noting he traveled on Epstein’s plane without witnessing illegal conduct. The sessions also touch on Trump’s recollection of a past ‘falling out’ with Epstein and a tense exchange over fundraising ties with Howard Lutnick. The disclosures provide a rare look at how powerful figures navigated Epstein connections, while the Clintons maintain they did nothing wrong.
New York Times reporting shows seven defendants listed as 'proffer at 500' in the Epstein files were involved in or seeking cooperation with prosecutors; the DOJ's initial failure to redact their names led to public exposure that could endanger them, prompting a re-upload with redactions. The episode underscores how a rushed release of the Epstein materials risked sensitive information and raises questions about the department's handling of redactions and cooperating witnesses.
Late-night hosts mock Trump’s unusually long State of the Union, calling it a vehicle to attack dissent, while a New York Times report on redacted Epstein-era FBI interviews—some involving Trump—highlights fresh questions about transparency and investigations.
WEF president Børge Brende announced his resignation after an independent review into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein found no new concerns beyond past dinners and messages; Brende said he was unaware of Epstein's crimes. Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim president while a permanent successor is sought. The departure follows a wave of other executives stepping down over Epstein-files revelations.
Sarah Ferguson has gone largely off the radar as the latest Epstein-files releases show her emails with Jeffrey Epstein, including talk of a possible child and continued ties after his conviction. The coverage ties her situation to renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew, with his arrest for misconduct in public office and his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie distancing themselves from him. The articles frame the developing royal fallout as a potential constitutional crisis for the monarchy, prompting comparisons to Watergate and questions about King Charles’s leadership and accountability.
Kate Middleton has been quietly supporting Eugenie and Beatrice amid the Epstein scandal surrounding their father, Prince Andrew, with regular check-ins and publicly demonstrated care from the Prince and Princess of Wales, while the royal family distances itself from Andrew. Eugenie is reportedly trying to distance herself and spends much of her time in Portugal, while Beatrice has publicly shown support for her father. Insiders say the sisters are “broken” by the revelations and will need to rebuild their family’s image with ongoing support from Kate and other royals amid reputational damage.
Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office connected to Epstein-era communications; though not charged with sexual misconduct in this report, the arrest forces the royals to distance themselves from him (with King Charles’s statement and William’s influence cited) and is framed as a historic moment showing that no one is above the law, potentially reshaping public perception of the monarchy.