Even President Donald Trump doesn’t seem to think his angry and chaotic efforts to end the renewed storm over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will work.

The ruling is the first in a series of attempts by US President Trump to release information related to the Epstein case. Meanwhile, a panel of lawmakers voted to subpoena the Justice Department for its files on Epstein.

Calls intensify for the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. House members wrestles with the issue as they gear up for their final week before an August recess .

The Trump administration is facing more pressure over its handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, with calls for greater transparency continuing despite the Justice Department seeking the release of grand jury testimony.

Judge wants to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell before unsealing of grand jury docs - Epstein files scandal shows no sign of abating despite Trump’s protest and Speaker shutting down House for summer recess,

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Thus, by affirming the notion that incriminating “Epstein Files” exist, Democrats risk perpetuating the idea that both parties are toxically corrupt — a form of cynicism that Trump has long exploited to excuse his shameless graft and malfeasance.

President Donald J. Trump invents new outrages to chew up news cycles and turn the media away from Jeffrey Epstein. The latest: Sports team names.

By tapping into other grievances, President Trump managed to turn one of the most fractious moments for his base into a unifying one.