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Mon Jul 14 2025

Rebecca Morin | Newsletter Writer

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Hello! Rebecca Morin here. I used my democratic duty to vote for my favorite couple on "Love Island USA" last week – and they won on Sunday's finale! ❤️

Some Trump allies – and Democrats – sound alarm over Epstein review

For years, President Donald Trump and top members of his administration called for more transparency about the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Last week, Trump's own Justice Department confirmed there was no so-called client list – and Epstein had died by suicide in 2019 – as conspiracy theories continued to swirl. The findings sparked swift backlash from some of Trump's supporters and top conservatives, such as Steve Bannon and Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Some conservatives say the Epstein issue isn't going away.

Democrats pile on: A handful of Democratic lawmakers are taking advantage of the emerging schism between Trump and parts of his base. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, said he plans to introduce a resolution on Monday calling for the release of "all files related to the Epstein case." The resolution will not likely pass in the GOP-controlled House.

Deputy FBI director still in position: After the Justice Department's findings were released, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino was reportedly weighing his future with the bureau and clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein case files, CNN and Semafor reported. But Trump on Sunday said he spoke with Bongino, and the law enforcement official was "in good shape" amid the fallout.

People walk out of the West Wing of the White House with "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" binders, in Washington, D.C. on February 27, 2025.

Kevin Lamarque, REUTERS

A politics pit stop

•	King Charles to host Trump in September for a state visit.
•	Israeli missile hits Gaza children collecting water.
•	Pam Bondi drops case against doctor accused of destroying vaccines.
•	Americans' views on immigration hits a 5-year high in new poll.
•	Schumer demands RFK Jr. declare measles emergency, blaming him for outbreak.

Trump's Russia switch up

The pressure on Russia is on. Trump on Monday said the United States is sending weapons to NATO, which plans to transfer the equipment to Ukraine – a move that comes amid Russia's resistance to peace efforts and ongoing attacks on Ukraine. Trump also threatened steep tariffs aimed at impacting Russia's ability to finance the war, saying the U.S. would put 100% secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a peace deal is not reached within 50 days. How Trump's posture toward Ukraine has evolved.

•	How the Trump-Putin bromance flowered − then soured

A Club World Cup upset

It wasn't Chelsea's surprising upset at the finals for the Club World Cup that was the talk of the night. It was the president. Chelsea captain Reese James before hoisting the Club World Cup Golden Ball in the air asked the president: "Are you going to leave?" Trump smiled and clapped amongst the Chelsea players before FIFA president Gianni Infantino eventually pulled him away. Chelsea star Cole Palmer, who scored two of the three goals during the team's win over the reigning UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, said he didn't think Trump would be on the stand when the team lifted the trophy. See Trump on the stand with Chelsea after the team's win.