Epstein

Topline Survivors of abuse from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell pushed back on President Donald Trump’s characterization of the ongoing Epstein files release as a “hoax,” which he doubled down on in comments Wednesday. Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda speaks at the press conference hosted by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna on Wednesday. AFP

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk , an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Happy Tuesday! In today’s edition, our Congress team breaks down how the Jeffrey Epstein saga is freezing up the

Topline President Donald Trump formally sued The Wall Street Journal and News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch on Friday for publishing a piece making allegations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein—but the effort could ultimately work against Trump’s interests by forcing him to turn over information about his relationship with the disgraced financier. Donald Trump, now-wife