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DOJ Closes Epstein Case, Texas Flood Rescues, Biden Debate Memo Leak: AM Update

Megyn KellyJuly 8, 202520 min83,239 views
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Epstein Investigation Conclusion

  • πŸ“Œ The Trump DOJ and FBI have announced the conclusion of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, stating there is no evidence of a client list or that Epstein blackmailed powerful figures.
  • ⚠️ This announcement contradicts previous statements from Trump administration officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, who had suggested a client list was being reviewed.
  • πŸ“„ A DOJ and FBI joint memo indicates the files contain extensive child sexual abuse material but found no evidence to predicate investigations against uncharged third parties.
  • πŸ“Ή Nearly 11 hours of security footage from outside Epstein's cell block on the night of his death has been released, with the DOJ and FBI asserting it proves no one entered the area.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Influencers and former Trump administration officials like Cash Patel and Dan Bongino have expressed disappointment and questioned the shift in assessment regarding the Epstein case.

Heroic Texas Flood Rescues

  • 🌊 The death toll from Central Texas flooding has risen to at least 89, with significant losses at Camp Mystic, a girls' Christian camp, where 27 campers and staff perished.
  • πŸ’” Among the confirmed dead are young campers and counselors, with some still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue.
  • 🏊 Coast Guard rescue swimmer Petty Officer Scott Ruskin is credited with saving 165 people, describing his first mission at Camp Mystic as triaging and comforting terrified children.
  • 🎢 Despite the devastation, videos show campers singing worship songs during their evacuation, highlighting resilience amid chaos.
  • 🀝 Over 20 federal, state, and local agencies have been involved in rescuing over 850 people from the historic rainfall and flooding.

Leaked Biden Debate Memo

  • πŸ“ A leaked memo from senior Biden advisers in April 2024 urged President Biden to accept an early debate against then-candidate Trump, deviating from the traditional autumn schedule.
  • πŸ’‘ The memo suggested setting debate terms to Biden's advantage, aiming to enter the debate process from a position of strength.
  • πŸ“… Biden formally challenged Trump to two debates, one in June and one in September, with the June debate ultimately occurring on June 27th.
  • πŸ“‰ The June 27th debate is described as a "dark omen" for Biden's campaign, with the transcript referencing his performance as disastrous.
  • ⚠️ Some advisers reportedly felt Biden might perform better by not debating at all, a sentiment echoed by the authors of a new book on the 2024 election.

Border Czar vs. NYC Mayoral Nominee

  • πŸ™οΈ Border Czar Tom Homan vowed to send ICE into New York City after mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani promised to block federal immigration enforcement.
  • 🚫 Mamdani, a progressive, stated he would not cooperate with the Trump administration's efforts to build a deportation force and would use the mayor's power to reject "Trump's fascism."
  • 🚨 Homan responded that if sanctuary cities do not cooperate, federal agents will increase enforcement in communities and at worksites to apprehend undocumented individuals.
  • πŸ’° President Trump recently signed legislation providing $165 billion in new funding for Homeland Security, including hiring 10,000 new ICE agents.
  • ⚠️ Mayor Eric Adams, running for reelection, has warned Mamdani against interfering with federal agencies, emphasizing his commitment to working with them on criminal enforcement.
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