I wonder what could have happened over the weekend that has the President so unnerved.
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) July 8, 2019
Financier Epstein arrested in U.S. sex trafficking case: source https://t.co/bay8u1wCiW pic.twitter.com/gpFNEfkEpd
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 8, 2019
The new sex crimes case against the billionaire Jeffrey Epstein focuses on accusations that he abused dozens of girls at his Manhattan mansion https://t.co/vz0nwjYfbS
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 8, 2019
Prepare theyself, Twittersphere: Jeffrey Epstein indictment unsealed at 9:00 am tomorrow (Monday). SDNY press conference at 11 am. Arraignment in the afternoon. Decent possibility that Epstein will enter the courtroom in cuffs and wearing orange.
— Joe Nocera (@opinion_joe) July 8, 2019
Why the Trump White House Is Caught Up in the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal https://t.co/7kgwyB6ODD
— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) July 7, 2019
My cold, cold heart weeps for those in power who could be exposed by this.
Oh wait. No it doesn’t.
Carry on. https://t.co/6LuoSNRKh0
— Chris Vanderveen (@chrisvanderveen) July 8, 2019
"About an hour after they picked him up, federal agents arrived at his imposing Manhattan townhouse, breaking down the door to execute search warrants."
Not expected, I bet they found a treasure trove! #EpsteinTrump
— Hadlee (@HadleeHarris1) July 8, 2019
"I've known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy,'' Trump told New York Magazine in a profile of Epstein written three years before Epstein began to be investigated. "He's a lot of fun to be with. He likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.” https://t.co/l8nnqLGInF
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) July 8, 2019
When Vicky Ward profiled Jeffrey Epstein for Vanity Fair, allegations of his attempted seduction of two young sisters were excised from the final piece. https://t.co/OBA3bguLWp
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 8, 2019
.@realDonaldTrump Labor Secretary @SecretaryAcosta gave child molester Jeffrey Epstein a sweetheart deal when Acosta was an US Attorney. Now it turns out Epstein may have molested more individuals.
Why is Acosta still Labor Secretary? https://t.co/iP67KNOd4i
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 7, 2019
An abrupt resignation won't do. We need a full investigation into why and how Trump's Secretary of Labor protected a pedophilic rapist, and why Trump put him in his cabinet. https://t.co/Bs5nK1XLm7
— Frank Rich (@frankrichny) July 8, 2019
“[W]hat should we make of reporting that Epstein’s prosecution is being overseen by the Public Corruption Unit of the SDNY? Short answer: it’s too soon to say. It could mean that a public official is being investigated or will be charged with Epstein. …” https://t.co/lLmBH4m2fw
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) July 8, 2019
If you’re still trying to handicap this thing on partisan lines, hoping that more Republican or Democratic leaders are implicated, you’re a lost ball in the tall grass of our political shitshow. For a change of pace, try hoping they catch and punish every last shitbird predator. https://t.co/9xV11Qoj4c
— David Simon (@AoDespair) July 7, 2019
⏰Rest up. Busy days ahead
Monday, July 8: Epstein arraignment on trafficking & conspiracy
Wednesday, July 10: "Kids in Cages": Inhumane Treatment at the Border" hearing
Friday, July 12: Mazars –Trump accounting firm argument
Wednesday, July 17: Televised Mueller hearings
— Jennifer Taub (@jentaub) July 7, 2019
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ELSEWHERE IN TRUMPWORLD
Whatever's coming, the career folks couldn't abide. https://t.co/FduueefwP7
— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) July 8, 2019
The longer the House lets this farce go on without even trying to invoke its Impeachment Power, the more responsibility it will bear for the long-term undermining of the Constitution and the rule of law. Sad. @JRubinBlogger @SpeakerPelosi @RepJerryNadler https://t.co/FZ0s1qeC43
— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) July 7, 2019
British media is portraying Amb Kim Darroch's leaked cables as "bombshells" but really this is the same analysis everybody in DC has, sadly: https://t.co/u4jfOrgkaT
— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) July 7, 2019
Every time Kim Darroch threw a party at the ambassador's residence half the White House turned up. They were certainly fans. https://t.co/xHson6FdB7
— Andrew Beatty (@AndrewBeatty) July 8, 2019
Trump supporters in a nutshell: pic.twitter.com/JFw9CCw397
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) July 6, 2019
Trump is blessed with the dumbest f***ing opponents on the planet https://t.co/YlF1YdGXuG
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) July 8, 2019
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BREXITSHAMBLES BRITAIN
Tories plotting to thwart no-deal Brexit prepare new attack https://t.co/00TJLJTrkU
— Bloomberg (@business) July 8, 2019
Spot on. People selling false prospectuses is what got us in this mire of ordure and remainers doing the same helps nothing.
Unless 'reform' refers to the UK, in which case that's necessary, welcome, and also only likely to happen (in any positive way) if Brexit is stopped. https://t.co/Io3KNOS5yH
— Steve Bullock (@GuitarMoog) July 7, 2019
UK firms cut investment plans as Brexit alarm hits new high – survey https://t.co/HZiqp1WNVh pic.twitter.com/4CWCsLHl5a
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 8, 2019
Boris Johnson warns Brussels he is not bluffing over no-deal Brexit https://t.co/z2TnVlxKSn pic.twitter.com/EPOQMpl8SX
— Independent.ie (@Independent_ie) July 8, 2019
It has been a while since I checked in on Brexit. The UK is continuing its process of un-democratically selecting a new prime minister; both candidates are promising that the Irish backstop can be changed or eliminated, which is not true. https://t.co/iXybdDI186
— Laurie Voss (@seldo) July 8, 2019
#RoryStewart admits he is just starting to think through the idea of a centre movement led from within the Conservative party but open to others: “People are yearning for a centre ground…" That's why they're leaving Tory party & joining #LibDems, Rory 🙄 https://t.co/LJb4LCmu3e
— Kate 🔶🌿GreenLibDem🌿🔶 (@timetospeakoutt) July 7, 2019
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WORLD
Kim Jong Un definitely made the “deal of the century”: he has met Trump three times after acquiring nuclear weapons and ICBMs, and not only not given up any of them but has probably built a dozen more in the process, all while deflating max pressure. Iran would love that deal. pic.twitter.com/oa0rMweJZt
— Vipin Narang (@NarangVipin) July 8, 2019
And…
Landmark women's World Cup set to be game-changer https://t.co/3RsnYNXGvO pic.twitter.com/yDzXYynlM0
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 8, 2019
NERVES OF STEEL 💪🇺🇸
Megan Rapinoe scores her 50th international goal from the penalty spot and gives USA the lead in the #FIFAWWC final! pic.twitter.com/gjPpYOrcyl
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2019
Extraordinary journalism. Megan Rapinoe’s brother on watching his sister from his prison cell: “When the game is over and the ruckus has died down, I'm sitting in my cell. I'm not there to give her a hug, I'm not there to be a part of it” https://t.co/mZXUdxzSMA
— Rebecca Myers (@rebeccacmyers) June 30, 2019
This aged well. https://t.co/Sr1IuzWvyh
— Paul Bernal (@PaulbernalUK) July 7, 2019
Congrats team USA! Billie says it best here! So happy for each one of you and so proud. ❤️ @USWNT https://t.co/WK2Yi2z8F4
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 7, 2019
WATCH: Crowd chants "F-ck Trump" during Fox News broadcast at French sports bar https://t.co/O8u9tDSWVt pic.twitter.com/IquMwYJfEc
— The Hill (@thehill) July 7, 2019
The Overnight Note 