Morning Wire Evening Wire: Bondi Addresses Epstein & Ai Rubio Impersonation | 7.8.25
Jul 8, 2025
Severe flooding in Texas has led to a rising death toll amid ongoing recovery efforts. The Trump Administration is navigating complexities around the Epstein case as allegations of corruption surface within the NYPD. Tensions are escalating due to violent incidents involving ICE, alongside controversial immigration raids. In a twist, Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces AI impersonation challenges, while debates heat up around transgender rights in sports and new airport security policies.
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Deadly Floods in Kerr County
- Kerr County, Texas, suffered catastrophic flash flooding with over 100 confirmed deaths including 28 children.
- The devastation hit a private Christian camp hard, where 10 girls and a counselor remain missing and are likely dead.
Epstein Case Clarifications
- Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed questions on Epstein's client list and surveillance footage at a White House meeting.
- She explained the missing video minute is due to nightly resets of old surveillance footage dating to 1999.
AI Used to Impersonate Secretary of State Rubio in Security Breach
The State Department is investigating a serious security breach where AI was used to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio. An unidentified impersonator used AI tools to mimic Rubio's voice and writing style, reaching out to multiple high-level officials through the encrypted app Signal. Targets included three foreign ministers, a state governor, and a member of Congress, with the apparent motive to gain access to sensitive information or accounts. The department has urged heightened vigilance and reported the incident to diplomatic security for further action.