House Democrats seek special counsel to investigate Trump’s Epstein ties, reviving misconduct allegations eight days before midterm elections

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee called on Monday for a special counsel to investigate President Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, eight days before the U.S. midterm elections. Their 53-page report revives sexual misconduct allegations against Trump, an 80-year-old Republican who was once a close friend of the convicted sex offender.