Why the Epstein files raised more questions than answers

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<p>The Department of Justice released a trove of heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. <a href="https://apple.news/Ajqy2g8_pQC2xTFkEA5989w">The Atlantic</a>&rsquo;s Charlie Warzel explains why they left many people unsatisfied.</p> <p>The U.S. military pursued a third oil tanker near Venezuela after taking previous action against two other ships. Benoit Faucon of the <a href="https://apple.news/AUlQ11ridR3iM5v8ztYOPRA">Wall Street Journal</a> breaks down the latest escalation in the region.</p> <p>Some conservatives say they will support a run by Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election if he enters the race. Jonathan Cooper with the <a href="https://apple.news/A-sdK12aHTUeicCwKGIBPcw">Associated Press</a> joins to discuss how one organization is already laying the groundwork for a potential Vance campaign.</p> <p>Plus, why flood-infrastructure grants were held up as Washington state dealt with record <a href="https://apple.news/A8FbVNA4DSFWj-wsnqKGPGQ">rainfall</a>, how a power outage left robotaxis <a href="https://apple.news/Agg8NiDkvRpywy3n-GgIJwQ">stranded</a>, and the blue pit viper that <a href="https://apple.news/AzSUabgk8QbmNYOt8Sorjjw">supercharged</a> the box office.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>