Epstein Files Vote, Comey Case Jeopardy, and Department of Education Abolition

Epstein Files Release

• 🗳️ The House of Representatives is set to vote on the release of the Epstein files, with the vote now expected to be nearly unanimous.
• 🤝 President Trump's reversal, stating "we have nothing to hide," has encouraged Republicans to support the bill.
• 🗓️ If passed by the House and signed by the President, Attorney General Pam Bondi will have 15 days to summarize the files and 30 days for a full release.
• 🔍 President Trump has also asked the DOJ to investigate Epstein's links to prominent Democrats and institutions like JP Morgan Chase.

Comey Case Facing Challenges

• 📉 The perjury case against former FBI Director James Comey may be jeopardized by "investigative missteps."
• ⚖️ US Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick has ordered prosecutors to turn over secret grand jury records and criticized the handling of the case.
• ⏱️ The judge cited concerns about a prosecutor's actions, including a potentially rushed process for a new charge, suggesting a "doover" in just 7 minutes.

Department of Education Support

• 📊 A new poll indicates that a majority of voters support shutting down the Department of Education once they understand the details of the plan.
• 📈 Support rose from 38% to 56% when voters were informed about aspects like moving functions to other agencies and preserving K-12 funding.
• 🏛️ Abolishing the department is a priority for President Trump, though it requires an act of Congress, which Republicans currently lack sufficient votes for in the Senate.
• 📉 Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has been working to wind down the department, slashing staff and consolidating programs.