Trump Faces Pressure on Epstein Files, Meets with NYC Mayor

In a day marked by contrasting developments, President Trump faced mounting pressure from Republican senators to release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that mention his name. Meanwhile, the president held a "productive" meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to discuss potential housing projects in their shared hometown.

According to sources, GOP senators are urging the Justice Department to fully comply with the Epstein Files, warning that the issue won't go away until there is full transparency. The move comes as the Trump administration faces criticism over its handling of various controversies, including the Epstein case.

On a separate note, Mayor Mamdani touted his meeting with President Trump as "productive," stating that they discussed the prospect of building more housing in New York City. The meeting was seen as a positive development in the city's efforts to address its housing crisis.

In other news, Birmingham City's owners, Knighthead Capital Management, are exploring the purchase of a potential new franchise in Prem Rugby, as the sport prepares for a radical shake-up. The Rugby Football Union is set to confirm a proposal to ringfence the 10-team Prem with no promotion or relegation until 2030, when a staged expansion is planned.

In a significant environmental ruling, a federal judge in Oregon sided with salmon against the Trump administration, ordering the federal government to change hydropower system operations that have contributed to the decline of native fish populations. The decision is seen as a major victory for environmental groups and the fishing industry.

In the world of entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that it now favors a bid made by Paramount to buy the company's key assets over a previous agreement with streamer Netflix. The move is seen as a significant development in the ongoing consolidation of the media industry.

As the Trump administration navigates these various challenges, it remains to be seen how the president will respond to the mounting pressure on the Epstein files and other controversies. One thing is clear, however: the president's meeting with Mayor Mamdani has provided a rare moment of positivity in an otherwise tumultuous news cycle.

Sources:

• GOP senators warn Justice Department to release all Epstein files mentioning Trump
• Mamdani touts productive meeting with Trump on housing
• Birmingham City’s owners explore moving into rugby union and buying Prem franchise
• Judge sides with salmon against Trump administration in hydropower ruling
• Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount’s hostile bid ‘superior’ to Netflix offer