What You Need to Know Since Leon Black’s Oversight Appearance
Blanche’s DOJ refuses to hand over more Epstein documents
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Last week, as the court-ordered deadline in independent journalist Katie Phang’s lawsuit approached, the DOJ had to either release additional files or explain why it wouldn’t. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche chose the latter. Through his attorneys, Blanche (who is vying for the position long-term) claimed that the DOJ was acting in full accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Katie Phang said that her legal team was already preparing a response to the DOJ’s filing.
In other news, the New Mexico Truth Commission has begun receiving subpoenaed materials from a variety of different agencies, demonstrating the progress that is possible when those in power are committed to accountability.
Here’s what else you need to know:
Leading Stories from The Cover-Up
Epstein probe hones in on billionaire kryptonite: non-disclosure agreements
Below the Beltway’s Camaron Stevenson unpacks how Epstein’s circle weaponized NDAs to silence victims. Share now on Bluesky, TikTok, Threads and Facebook.
The Epstein Lawyers Association
American Freakshow’s Nina Burleigh and Katie Chenoweth examine the attorneys who defended Epstein and advised Leon Black. Share now on Bluesky, Twitter, Threads, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Democrats raise alarms over Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged prison special treatment
Courier Texas’ Ricky Longoria explains the suspiciously cushy prison setup of Epstein’s primary co-conspirator. Watch now on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
They Called Us Conspiracy Theorists. Turns Out We Were Right.
Maurice Mitchell joins COURIER CEO and Gloves Off host Tara McGowan to discuss the modern political landscape, including how the public was encouraged to dismiss the Epstein story for years. Watch now on YouTube and Instagram.
Is This Billionaire Epstein Associate Finally Being Held Accountable?
Kat Tenbarge of Spitfire News reports on the details of Leon Black’s shocking appearance before the House Oversight Committee, which resulted in him being served with a subpoena. Watch now on YouTube.
Inside Epstein’s Circle: A Survivor’s Account
National correspondent Camaron Stevenson shares the story of Marina Lacerda, an Epstein survivor who was forced into a recruitment scheme run by his co-conspirators. Watch now on YouTube and Instagram.
Headlines to Know
Epstein moved millions through mysterious Virgin Islands bank right before arrest The Miami Herald, Shirsho Dasgupta, 07/06/26
Judge cautions Melania Trump against trying to sanction journalist Michael Wolff Courthouse News Service, Erik Uebelacker, 07/01/26
James Comer Says Oversight Will Hold Public Hearings on Epstein NOTUS, Reese Gorman and Ed Demaria, 07/01/26
Subpoenaed materials start flowing to Epstein ‘truth commission’ Santa Fe New Mexican, Clara Bates, 07/01/26
Warren Buffett breaks from a ‘lifetime’ pledge to the Gates Foundation as the Epstein fallout deepens Fortune, Sydney Lake, 06/30/26
Alleged Epstein victim and Trump accuser living in fear of retaliation, relative says The Guardian, Marilyn W Thompson, 06/30/26
Former Clinton aide appears before House panel in Epstein investigation Scripps News, Alexandra Miller, 06/30/26
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