The Justice Department is beginning to comply with a Congressional subpoena regarding records from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. This compliance relates to his past associations, notably with President Trump, inciting ongoing scrutiny and tension among lawmakers. With increasing tourist numbers in DC, Mississippi and Louisiana are dispatching National Guard troops to assist. However, there are questions about their effectiveness, as expressed by a DC Council member regarding the current Guard presence not being notably impactful on the National Mall.
The Justice Department began to comply with a Congressional subpoena for records in its investigation of disgraced, deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, whose one-time friendship with President Trump has caused no end of tsuris.
Comer's long timeline makes certain "that questions about the Epstein affair will drag on for weeks" and will only exacerbate brewing tensions among lawmakers who face questions from constituents.
More tourists in DC. The bad news? Mississippi and Louisiana, two states known for their low crime rates, will send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC.
DC Council member Christina Henderson questioned the effectiveness of current Guard troops patrolling the National Mall, stating, "Because the current ones are not doing a lot."
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