US media extensively reported the Jeffrey Epstein saga's evolving dimensions. The day began with newly unearthed photos connecting Epstein to President Trump, intensifying scrutiny. By evening, a Florida judge denied unsealing Epstein's grand jury records, while reports surfaced that Attorney General Pam Bondi allegedly alerted President Trump to his name appearing in Epstein's files, prompting a House vote to subpoena related documents. Concurrently, the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger for the Idaho murders dominated afternoon and evening coverage, with emotional victim impact statements. Throughout the day, President Trump escalated his "Russia Hoax" claims against former President Obama, with declassified intelligence cited and discussions of potential rival prosecutions persisting, linking closely to Trump's broader efforts to deflect.