U.S. Congressman Demands New Investigation After Speaker’s ‘FBI Informant’ Assertion in Trump‑Epstein Case

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Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D‑Fla.) is calling for a renewed congressional investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged cooperation with law enforcement in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, following a surprising claim from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R‑La.) that Trump acted as an FBI informant during his past interactions with Epstein.

On September 5, Speaker Johnson told reporters that Trump “was an FBI informant to try to take this stuff down,” referring to the Epstein case. The statement sparked confusion, backlash, and urgent questions about what exactly Johnson meant.

Within days, Johnson’s office attempted to clarify the remarks. He said he may have used the wrong terminology and that he meant Trump cooperated to some extent—not that he held the classic role of an informant. Johnson emphasized that Trump had never impeded the Epstein investigations and had, in fact, expelled Epstein from his Mar‑a‑Lago property when rumors of wrongdoing emerged.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz described the Speaker’s claim as a “significant event” and argued that it falls squarely within the House Judiciary Committee’s jurisdiction. He questioned whether the FBI, under Director Kash Patel, has verified any such informant status.

Moskowitz also raised the possibility that Trump’s alleged informant status could have come about if Trump was “turned” — i.e. that he may have been compelled to cooperate in order to avoid repercussions for complicity or for knowledge of wrongdoing.

With Epstein’s case involving high‑profile individuals, the public is demanding clarity. If the Speaker of the House makes such a claim, many believe Congress has a responsibility to verify it. Moskowitz has emphasized this point.

The claim — and the backtracking — have added fuel to already heated debates over Trump’s relationship with Epstein, the release of Epstein‑related files, and accusations from both sides about cover‑ups and political exploitation of the case.

This issue remains fluid. As more evidence emerges — whether in public documents, DOJ statements, or Congressional testimony — key questions are likely to stay in the spotlight: What did Trump actually do?

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Messaged Roommate About ‘Need to Retrieve a Rifle’

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) indicated during a Friday morning press conference that alleged assassin Tyler Robinson messaged his roommate on the Discord platform about the “need to retrieve a rifle.”

Cox noted that one family member disclosed Robinson had become “more political in recent years.”

The family member stated there was a recent dinner in which Robinson came to the table “and, in the conversation with another family member, Robinson mentioned that Charlie Kirk was coming to [Utah Valley University].”

The family member said Robinson had explained why he “did not like [Kirk]” or his viewpoints.

Cox said investigators then “identified an individual as the roommate of Robinson,” and that roommate indicated Robinson “made a joke on Discord.”

The roommate showed investigators several messages on Discord, one of which “stated a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point, leaving the rifle in a bush.” (Read more from “Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Messaged Roommate About ‘Need to Retrieve a Rifle’” HERE)

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‘Bella Ciao’ Inscription on Charlie Kirk Assassin’s Ammo References Song Idolized Among Antifa

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One of the inscriptions on an ammunition casing of alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson is a clear reference to the song “Bella Ciao,” which is idolized in Antifa circles.

At a press conference Friday morning, Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) detailed the pro-Antifa inscriptions on ammunition recovered from the gun used by Kirk’s assassin. One message on an unfired casing read, “O Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao.”

The words are the chorus to “Bella Ciao,” a famous Italian song that dates back to World War II, and was popularized by the Italian partisans, or communists, who were against dictator Benito Mussolini. In English, “bella ciao” translates to “goodbye beautiful.”

As journalist Jack Posobiec pointed out Friday on Steve Bannon’s War Room, the song has become a worldwide left-wing antifa anthem, though it remains popular for other reasons too.

According to Cox, a fired casing had the message, “Notices bulges OwO, what’s this?” which is reportedly a reference to homosexuality associated with “furry” fetishes or attraction to cartoon animals.

(Read more from “‘Bella Ciao’ Inscription on Charlie Kirk Assassin’s Ammo References Song Idolized Among Antifa” HERE)

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FBI ‘Far Ahead’: Chaffetz Says FBI Director “Knows What He’s Doing,” Confirms More Info in Charlie Kirk Investigation

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Former U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz (R‑Utah) has expressed confidence in the ongoing investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, asserting that FBI Director Kash Patel “knows what he’s doing” and that federal investigators have “far more information” than they’ve made public so far.

Chaffetz made these remarks on Fox News after speaking with both Director Patel and President Donald Trump about the tragic killing. The 31‑year‑old Kirk was shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, and as of Thursday, authorities have yet to apprehend a suspect. Initial reports of people in custody have since been clarified: a “person of interest” was detained and later released following interrogation.

Federal agents found a high‑powered bolt‑action rifle believed to be the shooting weapon. It was discovered in a wooded area connected to the escape route of the suspected shooter. Investigators also collected forensic evidence including footwear impressions, palm and forearm prints.

The FBI released images of a person of interest who resembles a college‑aged male seen in student‑crowded areas near the site. The person is pictured wearing sunglasses, a dark baseball cap, a long‑sleeve shirt, and what appears to be clothing featuring U.S. flag imagery. Investigators are asking the public to come forward with tips.

Director Patel initially stated the “subject” was in custody but later clarified the individual had been released after being questioned. Local officials confirmed those detained are being treated as persons of interest, not confirmed suspects.

Chaffetz told Fox News that his discussions with Patel and President Trump left him convinced the FBI has significantly more intelligence than is currently being disclosed to the public. He emphasized the need for patience and cautioned against jumping to conclusions while the case is still developing.

“Director Patel is not going to release everything before we have a solid case,” Chaffetz said, according to sources. “But from everything I’ve seen, they’ve already got leads that will matter.”

The investigation is ongoing, with federal, state, and local authorities collaborating. As more evidence is processed and verified, officials say additional details will be released.

University Dean Fired For Saying She Had ‘ZERO Sympathy’ For Charlie Kirk

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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) fired its assistant dean on Wednesday after she blatantly said she had “zero sympathy” for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s death.

Laura Sosh-Lightsy, the now-former assistant dean, wrote on Facebook that Kirk “spoke his fate into existence” by getting shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University, screenshots posted by Arlington GOP chairman Matthew Hurtt show. A statement from MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee announced that the university instantly fired Sosh-Lightsy for the “inappropriate and callous comments” made about Kirk.

“Looks like ol’ Charlie spoke his fate into existence,” Sosh-Lightsy said. “Hate begets hate. ZERO Sympathy.”

“An MTSU employee today offered inappropriate and callous comments on social media concerning the horrific and tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. The comments by this employee, who worked in a position of trust directly with students, were inconsistent with our values and have undermined the university’s credibility and reputation with our students, faculty, staff and the community at large. This employee has been fired effective immediately. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kirk family,” McPhee said in the statement.

The fired assistant dean wrote in a follow-up Facebook post that “hate begets hate” and that she does not feel sorry for the death of Kirk. She appears to have deleted her Facebook account. (Read more from “University Dean Fired For Saying She Had ‘ZERO Sympathy’ For Charlie Kirk” HERE)

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Meta Muzzled Child Safety Findings On Virtual Reality Platforms, Researchers Tell Congress

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Senate committee held a hearing Tuesday on claims that Meta lawyers obscured research findings related to child safety on virtual reality (VR) platforms. The Washington Post reported that four whistleblowers submitted a “trove of documents” to Congress in May, who alleged in their statement that “Meta’s legal team was trying to establish plausible deniability.”

Jason Sattizahn and Cayce Savage, both former Meta researchers, testified to sexual predation and harm faced by children using Meta’s VR products.

“I wish I could tell you the number of children in VR experiencing these harms, but Meta would not allow me to conduct this research,” Savage said. She noted personally observing these situations when using VR, and the stories of parents and teens that she was able to collect in other research. She later added she would “estimate that any child that is in a social space in VR will come in contact with or directly expose something very inappropriate.”

Savage and Sattizahn claimed throughout the hearing that Meta is fully aware that kids use their VR technology, but would go to great lengths to obscure that.

“Meta is aware that its VR platform is full of underage children. Meta purposely turns a blind eye to this knowledge despite it being obvious to anyone using their product,” Savage said. She acknowledged that because underage users on the platform are so common, the only way Mark Zuckerberg could be unaware is “if he had never used his own headset.” (Read more from “Meta Muzzled Child Safety Findings On Virtual Reality Platforms, Researchers Tell Congress” HERE)

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High School Shooter ID’d Day After ‘Radicalized’ Teen Gunman Shot 2 Colorado Students

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A teen shooter who wounded two fellow students when he opened fire at a Colorado high school Wednesday was only 16 years old — and “radicalized by an extremist network,” authorities said.

Desmond Holly was identified as the disturbed teen gunman who caused havoc at Evergreen High School, about 30 miles west of Denver, before he turned the gun on himself and later died at the hospital, police said Thursday.

Holly used a revolver to start shooting outside the high school, though some of the shots appeared to reach inside the building, the local sheriff’s office said.

“He was radicalized by some extremist network,” a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said during a press conference, according to the New York Times. (Read more from “High School Shooter ID’d Day After ‘Radicalized’ Teen Gunman Shot 2 Colorado Students” HERE)

Gun Recovered in Charlie Kirk Assassination Revealed — And Ammo Bore Pro-Trans, Anti-Fascist Messages: Sources; A Potential Break in Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation as Authorities Postpone Press Conference Due to “Rapid Developments”

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A rifle recovered in the hunt for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassin contained ammo engraved with “transgender and anti-fascist ideology,” according to preliminary reports from law enforcement sources.

The weapon — an imported .30-06-caliber Mauser bolt-action rifle — was discovered wrapped in a towel by investigators in a wooded area following the killing of the conservative leading light, who was shot once while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to the memo.

A source familiar noted that the Justice Department is investigating the descriptions alleged in the ATF memo, but that the agency was unable to confirm that the description matched the evidence recovered at the scene.

Kirk, 31, was struck in the neck by a single shot fired from a distance of around 200 yards while answering an audience member’s question about mass shootings committed by transgender people.

Sources said they believe the fatal shot was a high-caliber round — similar to the ammo used in long-range sniper rifles or for hunting big game.

The father of two and Turning Point USA founder was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. (Read more. from “Gun Recovered in Charlie Kirk Assassination Revealed — And Ammo Bore Pro-Trans, Anti-Fascist Messages: Sources” HERE)

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A Potential Break in Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation as Authorities Postpone Press Conference Due to “Rapid Developments”

By The Gateway Pundit. Utah authorities postponed a 12:45 pm press conference on Thursday due to “rapid developments” in the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation.

Earlier Thursday, the FBI released photos of a ‘person of interest’ in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

“We are seeking the public’s help in identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. 1-800-CALL-FBI Digital media tips: fbi.gov/UtahValleyShooting” . . .

So far two persons of interest have been taken into custody for questioning. One potential suspect was released after an interrogation. The other suspect reportedly obstructed law enforcement with false statements. (Read more from “A Potential Break in Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation as Authorities Postpone Press Conference Due to “Rapid Developments” HERE)

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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah University; No Arrests Made (VIDEO)

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Charlie Kirk, the prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday during a speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU). He was 31 years old.

The fatal incident occurred during the opening stop of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour.” The event, held under a white tent on the UVU campus, was open to the public and had drawn both supporters and critics. According to witnesses and video footage, a single gunshot rang out as Kirk addressed the crowd. He was seen reaching for his neck before collapsing, as panicked attendees fled the scene.

Kirk was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. Officials have not yet confirmed the shooter’s identity, and no suspect is currently in custody—despite initial reports from the university suggesting an arrest had been made.

Former President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on Truth Social, calling him a “great” and “legendary” figure.

“No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump wrote. “He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me… Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!”

Kirk had long been a close ally of Trump, championing his policies on college campuses and becoming one of the most recognizable faces in conservative youth politics.

The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have launched a joint investigation. UVU campus security is working in coordination with federal authorities.

According to law enforcement sources, the shot may have come from a distance, possibly from a nearby building. No weapon has been recovered as of Thursday morning.

Kirk’s appearance on campus had stirred tension in the days leading up to the event. The UVU Review, the university’s student-run newspaper, reported student opposition to his presence. Despite those protests, the event proceeded with an open invitation to the public.

In the hours following the attack, lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle issued statements condemning political violence and calling for unity.

“We may not agree with one another, but violence is never the answer,” said Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). “This was a cowardly act against a young man exercising his right to free speech.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called the shooting “a tragedy and a threat to civil discourse in America.”

Charlie Kirk rose to national prominence after founding Turning Point USA in 2012 at just 18 years old. The organization aimed to promote conservative values among young Americans, particularly on high school and college campuses. He later became a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and was known for hosting high-energy campus events, debates, and podcast appearances.

Over the past decade, Kirk became a polarizing figure in American politics. Supporters praised him as a bold defender of conservative values.

Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve — a podcaster and entrepreneur — and their two young children.

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Emails Show Dr. Fauci Ordered Documents Destroyed and Lied to Congress, Sen. Rand Paul Says

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Sen. Rand Paul is calling for Dr. Anthony Fauci to reappear before Congress after emails were uncovered that contradict his testimony to lawmakers.

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee obtained documents showing that Dr. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, directed NIH employees to destroy records.

“These documents suggest your direct involvement in efforts to conceal information related to the Committee’s investigation and appear to contradict your previous testimony before Congress,” Mr. Paul, Kentucky Republican, said in a letter Tuesday to Dr. Fauci.

The letter is the latest salvo in a vicious five-year battle between Mr. Paul and Dr. Fauci over the government’s handling of the pandemic.

The letter notes that during his June 2024 testimony before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Dr. Fauci was asked if he had ever deleted records, and he responded, “No.” (Read more from “Emails Show Dr. Fauci Ordered Documents Destroyed and Lied to Congress, Sen. Rand Paul Says” HERE)

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