President Donald Trump announced he has signed the Epstein Transparency Act into law, which mandates the release of justice department investigative files concerning Jeffrey Epstein. Trump used his social media platform to declare the signing, prefacing the announcement with criticism of Democrats and labeling Epstein a Democrat.
He also claimed his predecessor's administration failed to release files, a statement contested by a journalist whose investigation led to Epstein's arrest. The article also details other political developments, including the confirmation by New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani that he will meet with Trump to discuss the affordability crisis in New York.
Separately, a federal grand jury indicted Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick on charges of stealing federal disaster funds, and the House ethics committee has opened an investigation into Republican Congressman Cory Mills for alleged misconduct. Additionally, all Oregon National Guard troops called to service in September have received a demobilization order.
A federal prosecutor also admitted that a grand jury did not see the final indictment against James Comey.
