# Sidebar With Katie Phang - 7/3/2026

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Podcast: [Sidebar with Katie Phang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035)
Published: 2026-07-03T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on Sidebar with Katie Phang, Katie breaks down a bombshell report from Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee alleging corruption, wire fraud, and pay-to-play schemes tied to Trump’s Freedom 250 initiative. Rep. Jared Huffman, the committee’s ranking member, joins Katie to discuss the findings and what comes next. Katie also unpacks the latest in her lawsuit over the Epstein files as the deadline looms for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to respond to Judge Sullivan’s order. Plus, she breaks down a series of embarrassing DOJ missteps this week, from a controversial indictment over the reflecting pool and the protest arrest of an Air Force Major to the accidental release of the second volume of Jack Smith’s report. Thanks to our sponsors: Superpower: Head to https://superpower.com and use code PHANG at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Jones Road: Use code PHANG at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Ethos: Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/phang Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

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