Trump requests release of Epstein grand jury transcripts amid report of ‘bawdy’ birthday note | First Thing

Trump reportedly contributed sketch of naked woman to sex offender’s birthday album. Plus, Medicaid hands over Americans’ personal data to immigration authoritiesDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump said he had requested the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking case, as controversy grew over reports alleging he contributed a sketch of a naked woman to Epstein’s 50th birthday album.What has Trump said about the story? He has decried it as a hoax and vowed to sue the Journal.What was the relationship between the pair? They fell out over a Florida property bidding war in 2004 and Trump further distanced himself from Epstein after the financier’s conviction for child sexual offences in 2008. But before that, they were friends for 15 years. Here is a detailed view of their relationship over the years.What issues has Sarcone’s appointment faced? A key problem has been that an address he listed as his legal residence turned out to be a boarded-up building. US attorneys must live within their district. Continue reading...

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