Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis dive into Trump's desperate attempts to block Epstein document releases, despite years of promoting conspiracy theories about the case. The hosts examine the political fallout, the discharge petition threat in Congress, and what Trump might be hiding. Plus: Jerome Powell's Fed independence under fire, Japan trade deal updates, and remembering Hulk Hogan's legacy in sports entertainment.

Chapters

Introduction - 0:00

Trump's Epstein Meltdown - 00:30

What's Trump Hiding? Congress Moves to Force Release - 7:00

Fed Chair Powell Under Fire - Will Trump Fire Him? - 14:00

Remembering Hulk Hogan & Political Wrap-Up - 21:00

Further Reading

Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Story

PBS NewsHour - President Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch following the newspaper's publication of a story about a sexually suggestive letter allegedly written by Trump that was included in Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday album. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, marks an extraordinary escalation of Trump's legal campaign against media companies.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Vows to Withstand Trump's Pressure Campaign

CNN Politics - Jerome Powell has privately told associates he will not resign despite President Trump's unprecedented attacks and calls for lower interest rates. Powell believes his resignation would undermine the Federal Reserve's independence from political interference. The article details Trump's multi-pronged assault, including focus on the Fed's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation.

House Subcommittee Votes 8-2 to Subpoena DOJ for Epstein Files

PBS NewsHour - A House subcommittee voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for Epstein investigation files after Democrats successfully pressured GOP lawmakers to act. Three Republicans joined Democrats in the 8-2 vote, defying both President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who sent lawmakers home early to avoid further votes on the issue.

WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 Following Cardiac Arrest

CNN - Professional wrestling icon Terry Bollea, known as Hulk Hogan, died at age 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home. The WWE Hall of Famer, who helped transform professional wrestling into mainstream entertainment in the 1980s, had undergone 25 surgeries in recent years and faced multiple health challenges before his death.

Trump Announces 'Massive' $550 Billion Trade Deal with Japan

NPR - President Trump announced a major trade agreement with Japan that reduces threatened tariffs from 25% to 15% on Japanese exports. The deal includes a $550 billion Japanese investment in the U.S. and opens Japan's markets to American cars, rice, and agricultural products. The agreement represents Trump's largest trade deal to date ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline.

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