House Panel Demands Answers: Clintons, FBI Chiefs Called to Testify plus Trump’s Tariff Triumph
The Ben Ferguson Podcast
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🗓️ 8 August 2025
⏱️ 14 minutes
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Summary
🧾 1. Congressional Subpoenas Related to Jeffrey Epstein Investigation
The first half of the podcast focuses on a significant development in the U.S. House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein:
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Subpoenas Issued: The committee, led by Chairman James Comer, has issued subpoenas to several high-profile individuals, including:
- Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton
- Former FBI Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller
- Current and former U.S. Attorneys General: Bill Barr, Alberto Gonzales, Jeff Sessions, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, and Merrick Garland
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Purpose: These subpoenas aim to gather testimony related to Epstein’s crimes and the federal government’s handling of the case, including connections to Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Timeline: Testimonies are scheduled from mid-August through mid-October.
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Political Context: The investigation is described as bipartisan, with contributions from both Democratic and Republican representatives. The document also references Bill Clinton’s memoir, where he downplays his relationship with Epstein despite documented interactions.
📈 2. Donald Trump’s Tariff Policies and Economic Impact
The second half shifts to former President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies:
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Tariffs on China and India: Trump is reportedly considering new tariffs on China due to its continued purchase of Russian oil, following similar actions against India.
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Economic Claims:
- Tariffs have allegedly led to increased revenue and reduced imports from China.
- The trade deficit is said to be at a two-year low.
- Trump’s administration is portrayed as successful in negotiating trade deals and protecting American manufacturing.
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Pharmaceuticals: Trump plans to impose high tariffs on foreign pharmaceuticals to encourage domestic production, citing national security concerns.
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China’s Response: The Chinese Foreign Ministry has pushed back, asserting its right to secure energy supplies and warning against U.S. coercion.
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| 0:10.8 | of Labor Statistics because this shows that over the last two years of the Biden administration, |
| 0:16.1 | the BLS overestimated job creation by 1.5 million jobs. That's a gigantic era. |
| 0:23.6 | You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson. Good Friday morning. So nice to have you |
| 0:29.5 | with us on the 47 morning update. And we've got two big stories for you. First up, House Oversight |
| 0:35.8 | Committee Chairman James Comer announcing that he has issued |
| 0:39.5 | major subpoenas for some of the most powerful political figures of the past 30 years. Who's |
| 0:46.7 | on the list? I'll have that for you in just a moment. Also, President Donald Trump making |
| 0:51.6 | major moves when it comes to tariffs, putting America |
| 0:55.2 | first in our economy, as well as the workers, and the big issue for him, making sure |
| 1:01.6 | that we have manufacturing in America. |
| 1:04.8 | How's it playing out around the world? |
| 1:07.0 | We'll have the latest threats from the president and also some of what he had to say about countries |
| 1:12.4 | that are buying Russian oil. All right, I want to take a moment to talk about the economy. |
| 1:17.2 | You've been seeing what's happening on Wall Street. You've seen what's been happening with |
| 1:20.2 | interest rates and you've probably seen gold prices hitting all-time record highs. |
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