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The Department of Justice has officially handed over unredacted Epstein files to a federal judge. Unredacted Epstein files that they don't want you the American public to see. They have complied with a court order in Katie Fang's lawsuit handing over over 10 Epstein files all of which are redacted from public viewing. And well, they've been forced to do it. It comes as Todd Blanche's confirmation is getting bleaker and bleaker this afternoon. And I spoke with Troy Jackson who's running in Maine. There have been people who said you take, you talk too much about FC and you need to stop. Here's the deal folks, if you follow me. If you subscribe to this channel, I will never stop until the survivors get justice and accountability. So hit that subscribe button as we grow to a million subscribers on my substack we're going to have a live for paid subscribers tonight at 8pm Looking forward to seeing you all there. I want to get right to the big news of the afternoon which is that the Department of Justice has complied with with the court order to hand over critical Epstein files. In a new filing they write defendant Todd Blanche in his official capacity as acting Attorney General through counsel submits this notice of compliance with the order of the court dated July 25, 2026 requiring defendants submit certain documentation to the court for in camera review. Defendants submitted hard copy documents to the court's chambers via hand delivery at 2.28pm on July 30, 2026. The submitted documents show that the justification cited in the briefing of on this issue supports each redaction. They address each of the files efta00749245. They say that this redact text contains only emails consistent with the government's briefing. The next document says it contains a victim identity. The next document it says it contains also victim identity. Victim identity. One says it contained identity about law enforcement. Two victims. Here's another one that says law enforcement personnel Assistant United States Attorney redacted. Now here's the thing. There have been plenty of files where AUSAs and law enforcement were not redacted. So anyways judges now reviewing it and it comes as Todd Blanche's confirmation is really hanging in the balance. Here's what Thom Till
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this president seems to want to pull Blanche, instead of address your concerns, what does that signal to you?
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Well, it's it actually I think get on here. You're not getting off because me, are you? It lends credence to the idea that they intend to use it at Some point. What other conclusion can you draw? If I'm a Democrat, I would hold this over our heads. That's why it needs to go. It's politically tone deaf and the policy is horrible. And it also is exactly counter to what Blanche said.
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Y' all going down or up politically tone deaf. That's what he calls Blanche's weaponization fund and the audit settlement agreement as it currently stands, based on folks I talk to, the odds are still that Blanche will be confirmed at some point, whether now or in three months from now. But it is a sign of trouble because it's not just Thom Tillis, it's not just John Cornyn. You have Bill Cassidy, you have other Republican senators who are saying, hey, I don't like this at all. And well, Blanche, you need to change your course. Something else that I personally don't like and that many other people don't like. But honestly, not enough people are talking about. So it's happening in Ohio with Max Miller, the congressman there, who there are accusations in court filings now that he potentially broke the collarbone of a two year old daughter, but not just that he poured hot water on his ex wife, he abused his ex wife. And today she filed this, a restraining order saying that Max Miller continues to go after her and her counsel, saying that he physically touched her attorneys without consent and demanding a restraining order. That is significant. The sitting congressman now has a restraining order against him, or is she seeking a restraining order against him for actions he has taken against not just her and to protect her safety, but also the safety of her lawyers, which is a major development. I spoke with Troy Jackson, who's a Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, who replaced Graham Platner on the ballot this afternoon about everything you want to know about his campaign and more. Take a listen. As always, hit that subscribe button like comment, share, get the word out. And here's my interview with Troy Jackson. Excited today to be joined by Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine. Troy, I got to ask you, how are you feeling after what has been a crazy few weeks up in Maine?
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Yeah, well, thanks for having me on. This has been, yeah, like nothing I've ever seen. I mean, the energy, enthusiasm in the state of Maine is, you know, really incredible. And, and you know, everything going on here is exciting. You know, there's no doubt that it's a bit nerve wracking. I mean, for me, it's about not letting people down. I want to deliver and, you know, for people that are counting on me. So there's a Lot of emotions, but mostly it's, it's, you know, exciting. And I've been waiting for, you know, working class people, everyday people, to have an opportunity like this. And that's why it's so important. And I would just say, you know, if you want to hear more about it, go to jacksonformain.com as you know
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about any campaign opposition, research is a big part of it. And today we got a report from CNN that suggested you ran troll accounts in your past to troll Republicans on online.
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Is that true?
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What's your response?
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Well, I guess so. The thing about it is, is that, you know, I fight for workers and you know, during that period, me and Governor LePage were having quite a time and, you know, he wasn't helping workers. And I'm interested in fighting for workers now.
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Right now we're in a sprint between today and November in the general election. I want to ask you, Susan Collins, to me has seemed really like an unbeatable candidate in a lot of ways. Sarah Gideon was up by several points in polls and was raising a ton of money last time around and then came up short. Why is 2026 different?
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Well, I mean, I think it's different because Susan Collins has been given tax cuts to the wealthiest people in this country, the billionaires. She's been voting with Donald Trump 96% of the time. When we were getting tariffs in Maine that, you know, were harm, I've been harming people. Raising costs ra fuel prices, you know, raising everything cost of living. You know, those tax cuts that she gave was on the back of our healthcare industry. People that are losing their health care, paying obscene rates, you know, watching our hospitals close, watching birthing centers close, nursing homes. You know, all these things are different than six years ago. You know, she's supposed to be the most powerful center in the United States and she won't use her power to actually stop Donald Trump and how he's harming Maine and the country. I never even talked about how, you know, she gave $70 billion to ICE and then they, you know, came and murdered her man in the streets of Biddeford. You know, that's the type of things that an appropriations chair could be doing to stop someone like Donald Trump. But, but she's not willing to use that power. I think she's just a rubber stamp for him. So that's the difference between now and six years ago.
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I gotta ask, if you were in the Senate, would you have confirmed voters, confirmed Brett Kavanaugh like Susan Collins did several years back?
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No way. In Hell, you know, I mean, that, you know, confirming people is, is a privilege, but at the same time you're supposed to be making sure that these people are going to deliver for everyday people. And it was clear that Kavanaugh was not someone that was worthy of that position.
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So if someone asks you who is Troy Jackson, what do you tell them?
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First and foremost, I tell them I'm just an everyday working class person. I don't see myself as extraordinary anything special. I'm a logger from fifth generation logger from Allagash up north of county. And you know, the reason why I get into this, I'd have been perfectly happy to, you know, continue to be a logger. But the reason why I get into this is I saw, you know, wealthy people taking advantage of a system and government not being willing to stand up for everyday people. And that's why I, you know, decided to run for legislature. Ever since then, I've been fighting to try and make people's lives better. I've had some success. I've watched, like I said, power and influence hold people back. Susan Collins has been part of that power and influence that's held, held us back. She's doing it more than ever right now. And that's why, you know, I'm running for the seat, to make sure that everyday people have a government that they can count on. And we don't have that right now.
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So if you get to the Senate next year, what does a Senator Troy Jackson do? What is, what is, what are his priorities on his first few days in office?
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You know, people know me, you know, as a labor advocate and I am. But healthcare for all, Medicare for all, whatever you want to call it, is something that I am going to be just laser focused on prescription drugs. I mean, where I live in Maine, on the Quebec and New Brunswick border, you know, the Canadians are not complaining about their health care system. They're not complaining about the prescription drug costs. But here in Maine, we see people that are rationing their medication, are going without health care, are really playing roulette with their lives and you know, that's just a travesty. So that'll be first and foremost. I mean, taking on big corporations that are price gouging, that are, you know, squeezing people, monopolizing people, housing, but, you know, definitely making sure that workers have collected bargain and have an ability to go to the table and negotiate for fair wages and fair benefits.
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What's your message to a voter who's voted for Susan Collins in the past? Why should they vote for you this time around?
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Well, I think. I think for the most part, people should know that. I think Collins has been, you know, smoking mirrors. You know, she's telling people in Maine about what she's doing, but coming to D.C. d.C. And doing just the opposite and, and giving wealthy billionaires elitists everything they want. You know, voting with Donald Trump 96% of the time and not actually delivering for everyday Mainers or everyday Americans. And I'm going to make damn sure that I should call her out on that and show. Show the votes. I mean, talk about the issues. I'm not interested in, you know, hammering on personalities or anything like that. I think I'm on the right side of these issues and I'm going to make sure that people, Maine know that.
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Troy, if people want to support your campaign, what can they do right now?
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I mean, the biggest thing that anyone could do is, you know, go to jacksonformain.com you know, we do need resources. Collins is supported by the billionaires. I'm supported by everyday people. But there's more of us, you know, more people that need a government that works for them. And I'm confident that, you know, whatever resources you can give us, whatever volunteer hours you can give us, we're going to win this campaign because, again, we're on the right side of it. And, you know, I know I'm fighting for the people that need the government to work for them.
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Troy Jackson, thanks so much for the time.
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Yeah, thank you. I really appreciate it.
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