If MAGA outlives Trump, thank Jeffrey Epstein

The news, in brief …

• Trump hangs up on CNN when confronted with new Epstein photos: “You’ve got to be kidding me”

  Newly resurfaced photos show Epstein at Trump's wedding. Read more.

• Judge denies release of Epstein’s grand jury transcripts

  A Florida judge denied a request from Trump's DOJ to release Epstein's 2005 and 2007 grand jury transcripts saying her “hands are tied.” Read more.

• Trump’s brags about drug prices are “mathematically impossible”

  Trump claimed that his executive order would reduce drug prices by up to 1,500%. Read more.

• Cane sugar Coca-Cola coming to US

  The new cola will be available to consumers nationwide this fall. Read more.

• Gabbard’s Obama “coup” claim a distraction from Epstein

  Democrats ripped Gabbard's claims as "laughable" attempt to "please Donald Trump." Read more.

• Skydance promises Trump FCC it will end diversity efforts

  Ahead of its merger with Paramount, Skydance told the FCC that it would complete a "comprehensive review” of CBS, looking to end DEI programs. Read more.

• “Clown car”: GOP losing hope in Virginia’s governor’s race

  Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears is badly trailing in the polls and fundraising numbers. Read more.

• Pam Bondi tries to save Alina Habba’s job after judges vote to replace her

  Bondi fired a judicial nominee set to replace Trump's pick for top prosecutor in New Jersey. Read more.

Make me smarter …

Stephen Colbert’s firing is a test of free expression

If a comedian can't make jokes about the president and corporations, who can? Read more.

A look inside …

What’s it really like at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz?

The already notorious detention center has generated headlines from the moment it was announced, but what’s it like under the tent? Salon spoke with Florida Rep.Michele Rayner about what she saw inside the camp. Read more.

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Before you go …

The Epstein files give MAGA a post-Trump future

Even his loyal followers can see Dear Leader is getting quite old. Read more.

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