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Good evening, everyone. I just got back from a packed day on Capitol Hill with the Epstein survivors, and Todd Blanche’s confirmation is now in real trouble because of the work they did today. Full breakdown in my video update. A top Trump ally is also calling for his impeachment and removal. On top of that: Ukraine is bracing for a major attack tonight, and Trump says he’ll significantly bomb Iran. Much more in the video.
You’ve told me you want more Epstein coverage, less noise. That’s what I’m doing. I’ll likely be back on the Hill tomorrow for Blanche’s vote if it moves forward. I’m not stopping.
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Trump Impeachment:
Alex Jones has called for President Trump to be impeached or removed under the 25th Amendment, arguing that the administration's handling of the Iran conflict has exceeded its constitutional authority. During a livestream, the former Trump ally claimed Congress had not authorized the war, warned that the administration is preparing for a military draft, and criticized Trump's support for the annual defense spending bill. Jones argued that the expanding conflict risks dragging the U.S. into a larger war while threatening civil liberties and the economy. His remarks mark a sharp break from his longtime support of Trump, as he joins a growing number of critics challenging the administration's handling of the conflict.
Epstein/Blanche:
Todd Blanche is in major peril: President Trump’s nominee for attorney general is at risk of seeing his confirmation stalled after Senator John Cornyn said he is not prepared to support the nomination. Cornyn and Sen. Thom Tillis are demanding a written commitment from the Justice Department permanently killing a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, saying verbal assurances are no longer enough. Without Cornyn’s vote, Blanche’s nomination cannot advance out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. GOP leaders are now scrambling to broker a last-minute agreement before the committee’s scheduled vote.
Cornyn said a planned meeting with Blanche was canceled and accused the Justice Department of failing to provide the written language he requested, despite DOJ insisting it had submitted a proposal. Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged both sides to reach a resolution, while Tillis expressed optimism that the dispute could still be resolved through revised language. Tillis acknowledged, however, that if an agreement is not reached, Thursday’s committee vote could be delayed. The standoff has exposed an unexpected fracture between the Trump administration and key Republican senators over the handling of the fund.
The confirmation fight has also drawn attention from Jeffrey Epstein survivors, who traveled to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to reject Blanche’s nomination. Survivors met with Cornyn’s staff and said they hoped Republicans would stop Blanche from leading the Justice Department, with one calling her meeting with him earlier this month “condescending” and saying she left without answers.
Their lobbying effort adds another layer of pressure as Blanche tries to secure the votes needed to move forward. The outcome of the nomination now hinges on whether the administration can satisfy holdout Republicans before the committee acts. I was on Capitol Hill with the survivors today:
An independent investigation into Michigan's prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts found that two former students accused Jeffrey Epstein of inappropriate sexual conduct while uncovering 70 allegations of sexual misconduct involving 47 faculty and staff members dating back to the 1950s. According to the report, one woman said Epstein repeatedly touched her inappropriately and flew her to New York while she was a student, while another alleged he asked her to remove her top during a massage at his home. Interlochen, which received more than $400,000 in donations from Epstein before removing his name from a campus lodge after his 2008 conviction, has turned the findings over to local authorities and apologized to survivors. School officials say none of the accused individuals remain employed there and contend the institution has since overhauled its safety policies and culture.
Iran war:
President Trump renewed his threat to strike Iran, telling reporters in the Oval Office that the United States would hit the country “very hard” following reports of a drone attack on tankers near Egypt. Trump said military action remains on the table even as he left open the possibility of a future agreement with Tehran, insisting, “it’s our turn to hit them.” The comments came after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders discussed diplomatic, economic, and military options for confronting Iran’s nuclear program. The escalating rhetoric signals that the recent pause in direct U.S.-Iran hostilities may be ending.
Trump also called on Congress to strengthen pending Russia sanctions legislation by adding tariffs targeting Iran, saying it would make the measure “much stronger.” The proposal revives an idea championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and reflects the administration’s effort to increase economic pressure alongside military threats. Israeli officials said Trump and Netanyahu discussed three broad options for Iran: a negotiated agreement, continued economic pressure, or a major military strike. Israeli officials stressed that while Netanyahu presented ideas, the ultimate decision on how to proceed rests with Trump.
Meanwhile, the conflict continued to expand across the region as U.S. and Saudi strikes targeted Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and prompting analysts to warn the Middle East has entered “uncharted territory.” Iran responded by launching missiles at U.S. military installations in Jordan, marking its first regional attack since a brief pause in fighting. The exchange has renewed fears of a broader regional war involving Iran’s proxy network, despite previous hopes for de-escalation. Officials and analysts now warn that the conflict is becoming increasingly unpredictable as additional countries are drawn into the fighting.
Fauci Hearing:
Senator Rand Paul is escalating his fight with Anthony Fauci by scheduling a committee vote next week to hold the former top health official in contempt of Congress after Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing. Paul warned Fauci there would be “repercussions” for refusing to answer questions, arguing that former President Joe Biden’s preemptive pardon undermines his claim that he faces federal criminal exposure. Fauci’s attorneys counter that he could still face state prosecution, potential perjury charges, or other legal risks, making his Fifth Amendment protections valid. The dispute is setting up a high-profile constitutional battle over the limits of congressional investigative power.
In response to the pardon, Republicans on the Committee attacked Fauci:
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Those same Republicans defended President Trump after he took the fifth hundreds of times.
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Legal experts say any effort to punish Fauci for invoking the Fifth Amendment faces significant hurdles because the Constitution generally protects witnesses from being compelled to provide potentially self-incriminating testimony. While Congress can pursue civil or criminal contempt proceedings, previous contempt cases involving Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro centered on witnesses refusing to appear altogether rather than invoking constitutional protections after appearing. The Senate could theoretically seek a court order compelling Fauci to testify or even pursue its rarely used inherent contempt powers, but both options would almost certainly trigger lengthy legal challenges. The outcome could establish an important precedent for future congressional investigations involving pardoned officials.
The hearing itself grew increasingly contentious as Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions, accusing Paul of trying to entrap him into making statements that could lead to prosecution.
Tensions escalated further when Capitol Police removed Fauci’s attorney, David Schertler, from the hearing after he attempted to object to Paul’s handling of the proceedings. Fauci argued that Paul’s years-long campaign against him, including releasing his personal diary, demonstrated a personal vendetta rather than a legitimate oversight effort. The confrontation underscored how the political battles over the COVID-19 pandemic continue to fuel legal and constitutional disputes years after the public health emergency ended.
Other news:
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s continued absence from the Senate has sparked a public protest in Washington after activists plastered “missing person” flyers around the Capitol questioning his whereabouts and ability to serve. The campaign, organized by the Save America Movement, argues that Kentucky voters deserve greater transparency after McConnell has spent more than a month away from the Senate without casting votes or appearing publicly. The flyers mock the longtime senator while drawing attention to the lack of information from his office about his condition. The protest reflects growing frustration over the ongoing uncertainty surrounding one of the Senate’s most senior members.
President Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing a significant attack tonight:
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A satirical art collective installed a 10-foot-tall gold "Iran War Participation Trophy" in New York City's Foley Square, mocking President Trump for his role in the conflict with Iran and describing the award as recognition for "simply showing up." The installation, created by the anonymous group Secret Handshake, follows an earlier display in Washington and invites the public to contribute their own parody trophies criticizing the president. The White House dismissed the exhibit, defending Trump's military actions and arguing the U.S. achieved its objectives during Operation Epic Fury. The display is the latest in a series of anti-Trump public art installations by the group, whose previous works have targeted Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, authoritarian leaders, and the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Noah Kahan has publicly condemned the White House for using his song “American Cars” in a social media post featuring President Trump, saying he would “never approve” of his music being used to support the administration. The White House responded by mocking the singer on social media rather than removing the post, which continued to feature the song. Kahan joins a growing list of artists—including Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, ABBA, and Céline Dion—who have objected to the administration using their music without permission. The dispute highlights the Trump administration’s ongoing clashes with prominent musicians over the political use of copyrighted songs and artists’ public opposition to having their work associated with White House messaging.
The Federal Reserve voted 9-3 to keep interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, despite renewed pressure from President Trump to lower borrowing costs. Fed officials said inflation remains above their 2% target, pointing to rising energy prices tied to ongoing tensions with Iran as a key reason for holding rates steady. Three policymakers dissented, arguing for a quarter-point rate increase, reflecting growing concern that inflation could remain persistent. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has signaled a more cautious approach to communicating future policy while emphasizing the central bank’s commitment to price stability, even as Trump continues to publicly push for rate cuts.
Trump has unveiled a $22 billion plan to completely rebuild Washington Dulles International Airport, promising to transform it into one of the world's largest and most modern airports. The proposal includes five new terminals, expanded underground rail service, a massive 32,000-space parking garage, and the elimination of the airport's aging mobile lounges in favor of faster train and pedestrian connections. Trump personally reviewed competing architectural designs and said he played a direct role in shaping the final proposal, which features extensive glass and gold design elements. Much of the project is expected to be financed through airport bonds and United Airlines, with construction likely to take years as officials seek to modernize one of the nation's busiest international gateways.
Wildfires sweeping across southern Europe have killed three firefighters in Greece and forced more than 330,000 people to flee their homes and hotels across France, Spain, and Greece. Officials say scorching temperatures, strong winds, and repeated heatwaves are making the blazes increasingly difficult to contain, with experts warning the crisis is being intensified by climate change. While some major fires near Madrid and Bordeaux have begun to stabilize, new blazes continue to trigger evacuations in Greece and Turkey, and EU officials expect difficult weeks ahead as the fire risk shifts east. European countries have mobilized aircraft, helicopters, and firefighting crews across borders as authorities warn this year’s wildfire season is already among the continent’s worst on record.
See you soon.
— Aaron
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