[EXTERNAL EMAIL] - FBI Daily News Briefing - August 26, 2025

• Continued Reporting: House Committee Subpoenas Epstein Estate For 'Birthday Book' With Alleged Trump Note

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Continued Reporting: House Committee Subpoenas Epstein Estate For 'Birthday Book' With Alleged Trump Note

USA TODAY (08/25, Collins) reported that the House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein's estate for documents, including a "birthday book" that allegedly contains a note from President Donald Trump. According to the article, the committee is investigating possible mismanagement of the federal government's investigation into Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as potential violations of ethics rules related to elected officials. The estate has until September 8 to produce the requested information, which also includes Epstein's will, financial transactions, and potential client lists. The article highlighted that the Trump administration has faced heavy criticism by Republicans and Democrats due to its earlier refusal to release the investigative records the Justice Department and FBI have in connection with the case. Additional reporting on the story was provided by NBC News (08/25, Asghar, Gregorian), The Independent (08/25, Dobkin), Fox News (08/25, Elkind), CBS News (08/25, Quinn), National Review (08/25, Lynch), Axios (08/25, Santaliz), and Newsweek (08/25, King).

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