Trump lashed out at supporters who are calling for more information to be released about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also doubled down on the claim that Democrats created the files.

Funding clawback: In a vote early Friday, Congress approved a White House request to claw back $9 billion for foreign aid and public broadcasting, after Republicans bowed to Mr. Trump in an unusual surrender of congressional spending power. The House’s 216-to-213 vote sent the package to Mr. Trump for his signature. Read more ›

Democrats are echoing criticism from the right of how Donald Trump and his administration have handled case files related to Jeffrey Epstein — a change from Trump’s first term.

Trump issued a warning to Rupert Murdoch, owner of the WSJ. It comes in response to a report that he sent a birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein.

Right-wing Republicans have also criticized the president’s stances on Iran and Ukraine, hinting at a broader fraying of his political coalition.