Scott MacFarlane

Greatest going away gift ever. Thanks to a very kind former colleague at CBS News for this gesture tonight And thanks to my favorite singer for recording this. Ms Chante Moore is an artist who supports journalists.

Big batch of good news for Democrats in the latest forecast of 2026 governors' races by the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia ====>

Attorney for Epstein survivors sent us this statement about today’s (apparently fruitless) Congressional deposition of a former Epstein lawyer: “Darren Indyke’s claimed ignorance of Jeffrey Epstein’s widespread abuse of women and girls is deeply troubling, especially given his role as Epstein’s longtime attorney. His testimony only underscores how much still remains hidden about the vast network of enablers that allowed these crimes to persist for decades. Survivors—and the American people—deserve the full undistorted truth about who knew what. The failures of the federal government, as well as the silence of those closest to Epstein, only strengthens our resolve to pursue answers and accountability wherever they lead.”

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) tells MSNOW it’s “outrageous” that Trump Admin would seek $200 billion for military action in Congress. Especially considering Admin didn’t ask Congress to authorize the war

Some early Democratic reaction to estimate of $200 billion funding need for military action in Iran ===>

About Congressional review of Epstein files, top House committee Democrats tell Justice Dept "There can be no monitoring, tracking, or recording of Members’ searches or communications, under any circumstances. We are happy to work with DOJ on a process that ensures that only Members and authorized staff have access to the room where the computers are located"

Rep Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) & Rep Robert Garcia (D-CA) demand 5 changes to how Justice Dept handles Epstein files They want better access to the files and FULL UNREDACTIONS

ALERT: One day after Pam Bondi briefed Congressional panel on Epstein files handling Top Democrats uncork a blistering memo to Bondi: "Under your leadership, the Dept of Justice continues to cover up for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s co-conspirators and enablers. You are clearly violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act" (MORE)

DEADLINE IS TOMORROW for Justice Dept to respond and to acknowledge new probe by House Judiciary Committee Democrats into Trump Admin’s attempt to prosecute Letitia James. Dems call the case “baseless” Democrats are seeking a broad series of records from Administration, including correspondence between White House and Justice Dept about James Those records are being sought by April 3 Here’s the list:

Big loss for Trump Admin Great reporting here by @ScottNover

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) statement about his colleague Markwayne Mullin's nomination "At a time when political violence is rising, I do not believe that he has the right temperament to lead the Department. He has demonstrated a pattern of being quick to anger and rushing to judgment before getting the facts"

ALERT: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) votes YES on Markwayne Mullin nomination to be Homeland Security Secretary Fetterman helps Mullin salvage an 8-7 vote of support from the Senate Homeland Security Cmte

My daily editorial planning note @macfarlanenews/note/c-230082737?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=69xcje" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@macfarlanenew…

In his morning press briefing, Pete Hegseth said Europe is an “ungrateful ally” who should be saying “thank you” to the U.S.

NEW REPORTING: Trump Administration's attempt to resuscitate criminal case against James Comey is languishing -- and risks stalling out @macfarlanenews/note/p-191427019?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=69xcje" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@macfarlanenew…

JUST FILED: Half a year after James Comey was indicted, Justice Dept's attempts to resuscitate the case languish and risk stalling out open.substack.com/pub/macfarlane…

NEW: US House Oversight Committee Democrats say they walked out of the briefing today by Pam Bondi about Epstein files Ranking member Rep Robert Garcia (D-CA) said it was a “fake hearing that’s not under oath and not transcribed”

Another enterprise report will post here at sunrise. Thanks for looking out

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