Lawmakers Call For Epstein Files, Trump's Crypto Token, China's Military Parade

This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers several developing news stories. First, it discusses the efforts of some members of Congress to release the Epstein files, including the political implications and the victims' desire for justice. Second, it reports on a federal judge's ruling that President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal and his plans to deploy troops to other cities. Third, the episode analyzes the Trump family's cryptocurrency business, the potential conflicts of interest, and the lack of regulatory oversight. Finally, it covers China's military parade commemorating the end of World War II, the meeting of leaders from China, Russia, and North Korea, and the implications for the U.S.-led post-war order.