Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a June 23 Republican runoff for South Carolina governor. Evette led the crowded primary after receiving Donald Trump’s late endorsement.
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President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer and current acting attorney general, to permanently lead the Justice Department. The nomination is expected to face scrutiny over the Epstein files, January 6 prosecutions and a shelved $1.8 billion fund.
House Republicans asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations by Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant Sarah Kellen against Philip Levine and Frédéric Fekkai. Both men, through statements or spokespeople, denied wrongdoing or disputed the allegations.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee about the Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein-related records, acknowledging redaction errors but defending the department’s transparency efforts. The committee seeks answers on withheld documents and survivors’ exposed identities.
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump and MAGA allies, defeats incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary. The costly race featured heavy spending from pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups.
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces a fierce primary challenge from Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, with the race drawing national attention and unprecedented spending. Massie remains defiant despite attacks from Trump and support for Gallrein from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Justice Department's inspector general is auditing the agency's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The probe will examine how the department identified, redacted, and released documents amid criticism over handling and removal of files.
First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calls on Congress to hold a public hearing for survivors to testify under oath. She warns against circulating false images and statements about her connection to Epstein.