The Wall Street Journal revealed Wednesday that Trump was informed months ago that his name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files—and that’s when the Justice Department wrapped its review of the case and quietly tried to make the story disappear.

THE DETAILS: According to the Journal, Attorney General Pam Bondi told Trump in May that his name came up repeatedly in their review of the case.

Trump’s response? He said he’d “defer” to DOJ’s decision to not release more files—because they contain child pornography and victim info. Convenient.

THE BACKGROUND: Trump’s close relationship with Epstein is well-known—public photos, quotes, and flight logs confirm their relationship.

It was after that meeting that DOJ tried to quietly close the book on the Epstein affair—despite the fact he had over a thousand victims. But that turned out only to be the start of a new chapter.

AND NOW? The administration is trying to quiet the storm—and the Democrats are seeking justice.

WHY THIS MATTERS: The system is protecting a powerful man who was sexually abusing young girls with other rich and powerful men. Don’t his victims deserve the truth? The government means to tell us abused a thousand girls—and acted completely alone?

The American people demand to know the truth. The American people demand justice.

GO DEEPER: Read the entire Wall Street Journal article, unlocked for you!

It is truly insane that this ranks as a minor incident in today’s world. The Washington Post says messages Pete Hegseth posted on Signal originated from a classified email marked SECRET/NOFORN. That means sharing it was likely a serious national security breach. Critics say it exposes how recklessly Trumpworld handles state secrets—unless they're Epstein's. Full story from The Washington Post.

A second federal court just stopped Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional and harmful to states. Last month the Supreme Court ruled that courts had limited power to issue nationwide injunctions, and this most recent ruling said such an injunction was necessary. So birthright citizenship stays in place—for now. Full story from The Hill.

Trump is touting his new 15% tariff deal with Japan as a win—but U.S. automakers say it gives Japanese firms a competitive edge while sticking them with higher steel and parts costs. Industry leaders warn it could hurt jobs in battleground states like Michigan. Meanwhile, Japan gets a stable deal—and $550B in promised investments—while U.S. workers get whiplash. Full story from the AP.

Hot dog vendors, beer pourers, and hospitality staff at Fenway Park say enough is enough. With no contract, low pay, and automation threats looming, they’re preparing to walk off the job this weekend during the Red Sox-Dodgers series. Their message: if Fenway’s a Boston institution, the people who make it run deserve to live here too. Full story from WGBH Boston.

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Right now, the Israeli government is starving Gaza to death. It can feel overwhelming—like there's nothing we can do.

But there are things we can do—and every action, no matter how small, makes a difference.

WHAT’S GOING ON: Aid groups are warning of mass starvation in Gaza thanks to Israel’s refusal to allow food and other supplies into the territory.

The AP reports Israel is only letting in around 13 trucks of aid in per day—far below the 500-600 per day the U.N. says are needed.

THE RESULT: So far, the World Health Organization says ten Palestinians have died due to famine and malnutrition over the past 24 hours, while more than 70 children have died from malnutrition in Gaza since the beginning of the year.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: But it doesn’t have to be like this. This famine is not from a natural disaster—it’s completely human-made—and funded by our tax dollars.

Here are five things you can do right now to help end this evil:

Remember—every little bit helps. Keep up the pressure.

A NOTE ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA: You may be hesitant to post on social for fear of angry comments from either side.

It’s not a statement about Israel or Hamas. Just helping people.

Yesterday we asked, how much do you care about the Epstein story?

Kat voted a lot and said: “I want his cult followers to see what they truly voted for a criminal of the worst kind.”

Beachluva also voted a lot: “I want this to take TacoMan and others pedophiles down!!! He is vile with no morals or moral character, and is ruining our country because of it! Mike Johnson calls himself a Christian?! What a farce! No true Christian would protect pedophiles. In fact, no true Christian would do half the things he’s doing! He is also a disgrace.”

Bonnie voted not at all: “Trump has already been convicted for his sexual escapades. There is no point in pursuing it! I cannot believe that so many people give a s*** about this. What is the worst that could happen? Convict him again??? We should be paying attention to several more important issues!”

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