• House Democrats are requesting access to Epstein's birthday book containing a letter from Trump.
• The letter from Trump allegedly includes a "bawdy" poem for Epstein's 50th birthday.
• Request is part of Congressional oversight of the Department of Justice's handling of Epstein's case.
• Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, is also subpoenaed to testify in connection with the investigation.
• Trump has denied writing the letter and filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.

House Democrats are seeking a copy of a controversial "birthday book" purported to exist within Jeffrey Epstein's estate. This book is said to contain a "bawdy" letter allegedly signed by President Donald Trump for Epstein's 50th birthday, which was compiled in 2003 by Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted for facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operations. Representatives Ro Khanna and Robert Garcia of California have made the request in a letter to the Epstein estate, stating that the book has clear relevance to ongoing congressional oversight of the Justice Department's actions regarding Epstein's investigations, according to ABC News and CBS News.

The lawmakers have set a deadline for August 10 to receive a complete, unredacted version of the birthday book. The timing is critical as it precedes Maxwell's deposition before the House Oversight Committee scheduled for August 11. The letter notes that the request does not carry the weight of a congressional subpoena, yet it emphasizes the need for transparency regarding the Trump administration's handling of documents related to Epstein's case, reports India Times and ABC News.

Earlier reports indicated that Trump sent a "bawdy" letter to Epstein in 2003, prompting public scrutiny over his past associations and the details being withheld from the public. Trump has vehemently denied the existence of the letter and has initiated a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal for reporting on its alleged existence. The lawsuit alleges that the claims are "false, defamatory, unsubstantiated, and disparaging," highlighting ongoing tensions in the case, according to India Times and CBS News.

Additionally, the current investigation has intensified since Maxwell's conviction on multiple charges related to the abuse of underage girls, with ongoing discussions between her and the Justice Department regarding further information about Epstein's network. The congressional push for access to the birthday book aligns with broader public and political demand for accountability regarding how Epstein's case was handled over the years, particularly during the Trump administration, as noted by ABC News, CBS News, and India Times.