Today’s Headlines: House Speaker Mike Johnson ended the congressional session early to block a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, just as the House Oversight Committee moved to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump’s deputy AG (and personal lawyer) is set to visit Maxwell in prison, while Trump dismissed it all as a “witch hunt.” During an Oval Office sit-in with Philippine President Marcos Jr., Trump called for Barack Obama to be charged with treason over the Russia investigation—prompting a rare rebuke from Obama’s office. Trump also claimed he’ll receive $20 million in ad commitments from Skydance Media—soon to merge with Paramount—on top of a recent $16 million settlement, prompting Senator Warren to consider an investigation. Meanwhile, Microsoft warned of a major China-linked cyberattack on SharePoint, impacting nearly 100 institutions. Abroad, 28 countries condemned Israel’s aid blockade in Gaza after 80 Palestinians were killed near an aid drop, and U.S.-Israel-Syria talks are expected amid Israeli strikes on Damascus. Trump also announced a new trade deal with Japan involving “reciprocal tariffs” and a vague $550 billion investment. Finally, the U.S. Olympic Committee banned trans women from competing in women’s sports, following a Trump executive order.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Axios: House bails early for its August recess amid Epstein files uproar
WaPo: Justice Dept. seeks meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein outrage
AP News: Trump rehashes Russia investigation grievances after intelligence report
WSJ: Trump Expects $20 Million More in Ad Dollars From ‘60 Minutes’ Settlement
Axios: Microsoft hack risk spreads as cybercriminals and nation-states pile in
ABC News: 28 countries sign statement calling for end of war in Gaza
Axios: Scoop: U.S. to mediate Israel-Syria meeting Thursday to avoid new crises
Axios: U.S. Olympic committee bans trans women from competing in women's sports
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