What we covered here
• Back in the spotlight: President Donald Trump was back in public today to announce a new location for US Space Command headquarters — and prove that rumors of his demise have been greatly exaggerated.
Taking questions: Trump held court in the Oval Office, answering questions on legal setbacks for the administration and his plan to send the National Guard to Chicago, breaking a weeklong absence that gave rise to viral theories that he was seriously ill or had even died.
• Epstein files release: Meanwhile, The House Oversight Committee released tens of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related files it had received from the Justice Department, as the controversy over the case intensified with lawmakers’ return to Washington.
Our live coverage of Trump’s presidency has ended for the day. Follow the latest updates or read through the posts below.
Trump alleges China, Russia and North Korea are conspiring against the United States
US President Donald Trump alleged tonight that China, Russia and North Korea are conspiring against the United States, as the leaders of each nation were pictured for the first time together at Chinese President Xi Jinping’s military parade in Beijing.
Xi is presiding over a military parade in Beijing to commemorate the end of World War II, and Trump said “the big question” is whether he will recognize the United States’ efforts, as well.
“The big question to be answered is whether or not President Xi of China will mention the massive amount of support and ‘blood’ that The United States of America gave to China in order to help it to secure its FREEDOM from a very unfriendly foreign invader. Many Americans died in China’s quest for Victory and Glory. I hope that they are rightfully Honored and Remembered for their Bravery and Sacrifice!” Trump said on Truth Social.
CNN has reached out to the White House for further clarification on Trump’s comment about China, North Korea and Russia conspiring against the US.
US forces provided military and financial support to China as the Allied powers fought Japan in World War II.
Follow live updates of news from the Chinese military parade.
House Oversight Committee released more than 33,000 pages of Epstein files. Here's what we learned
More than 33,000 pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files were released this evening by the House Oversight Committee.
The committee issued a subpoena last month seeking the documents. Since then, the panel has moved to redact sensitive information in the files.
Here’s what we learned:
- The documents included flight logs, court filings, surveillance footage from the jail where Epstein died, redacted records, depositions and memos.
- Most of the documents — about 97% — of the documents were already public, according to Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on House Oversight Committee.
- “There is no mention of any client list or anything that improves transparency or justice for victims,” Garcia said.
- It comes after the Oversight Committee heard testimony from six Epstein victims during a closed-door meeting earlier today.
- As the panel readied the files’ release, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie pushed forward with his effort to compel the publication of the case files in full – a vote that House GOP leaders have sought to head off.
