I never been friends with Epstein.

Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time,

since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach.

He spent the past six weeks trying to bomb this Epstein story out of the headlines.

Two days after the ceasefire, she puts her right back on top.

So then a reporter gets hold to Trump, calls his phone.

He says, I didn't know anything about this statement, Malani made.

He didn't know she was gonna do it before she did it,

which shows you just how smoothly things are running over there.

And that reporter was me.

I'll have more about that brief conversation in just a moment.

But the question is, why did the First Lady feel the need to hold what appears

to have been an impromptu press conference? Also ahead, we'll bring you the latest on the

fragile ceasefire in the Middle East after the president spoke yesterday with Benjamin Netanyahu.

The question is, will the Israeli Prime Minister negotiate in good faith with Lebanon

to ensure that the temporary peace deal holds?

Plus, the president posted a long rant on social media yesterday attacking right-wing podcasters

who've been some of his strongest MAGA supporters.

The question is, if he loses them, who does he have left?

It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early,

the show that cannot wait for the crew of Artemis II to return to Earth tonight.

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