The Morning Sixpack - August 5, 2025
You'll notice this is the SECOND "Morning Sixpack" sent out today. Tell me which one you like better in the comments. THANKS!!!
Jeffrey Epstein was more than just protected by powerful friends—he was an FBI informant long before his infamous 2007 plea deal, according to leaked documents. Internal FBI memos reveal Epstein provided information that kept federal prosecutors off his back while he served a lenient sentence in Florida. His immunity deal extended to alleged co-conspirators, raising questions about what he traded for such protection. The U.S. attorney who approved the plea admitted Epstein “belonged to intelligence,” confirming Epstein’s deep ties to federal authorities. Read more here.
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Justice Department for all files related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, signaling bipartisan pressure for transparency. Suspicion extends to former President Trump and other high-profile officials, with subpoenas also targeting Bill and Hillary Clinton and top law enforcement figures. Despite Trump’s attempts to move past the investigation, lawmakers and parts of his own base insist on full disclosure, underscoring the persistent public demand for clarity on Epstein’s network. Read more here.
President Trump has narrowed his shortlist for the next Federal Reserve chair, excluding Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and focusing on Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh as frontrunners. Both candidates align closely with Trump’s economic agenda, and his decision is expected soon as Jerome Powell’s term ends in 2026. This pick will be pivotal amid economic uncertainty, reflecting Trump’s preference for insiders over current Treasury leadership. Read more here.
The White House is preparing an executive order to penalize banks that discriminate against customers for political reasons, especially conservatives and crypto firms. The order would authorize regulators to investigate violations of credit and antitrust laws and could impose fines or other sanctions. Triggered by complaints of banks cutting off clients citing vague reputational risks, the administration aims to curb perceived political bias in banking practices and enforce more transparent policies. Read more here.
NASA’s acting administrator Sean Duffy is fast-tracking plans to launch a powerful 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, aiming to accelerate U.S. space ambitions despite budget cuts. The reactor could power extended lunar missions and future Mars exploration. Duffy emphasized the urgency, citing national security concerns over Russia and China’s space cooperation and warning that the first nation to deploy such technology could claim strategic advantage. Read more here.
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are launching a $300 million SPAC focused on revitalizing American manufacturing and critical supply chains, expanding the family’s footprint beyond real estate and crypto. Their New America Acquisition I Corp. will seek merger targets valued at $700 million or more, aligning with the Trump administration’s trade and economic nationalist policies. Despite criticism over conflicts of interest and political investments, the move signals their deepening involvement in shaping U.S. industrial recovery. Read more here.