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You’ve seen Obsession and Backrooms; now it’s time for another contemporary American horror story. Today, James Robenalt lays out the specific methods opponents fear the Trump administration will use to tilt November’s midterm elections to Republican candidates—ensuring that the president’s party retains control of the House and Senate despite his historic unpopularity. Robenalt calls those issuing warnings a “chorus of Cassandras,” which should prick the ears of anyone who enjoyed Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey: Though she doesn’t appear in the film, Cassandra was, of course, a Trojan prophetess cursed to tell the truth to a public that didn’t believe her until it was too late. What a light and happy start to your Monday!

And speaking of light reading: In case you missed it, VF also just published a bracing account from five Jeffrey Epstein survivors. We also ran a Scene Selection video starring Will Ferrell—a bright spot we may need now more than ever. More tomorrow!

HILLARY BUSIS,
FEATURES EDITOR

A Midterm Hijack Plan? Many See the Contours of a Federal Coup Attempt Taking Shape

BY JAMES ROBENALT

The “big lie” could be going even bigger. How Team Trump may be preparing to destabilize November’s vote—and keep Congress in Republican hands.

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INTERVIEW

“A Series of Escalating Boundary Violations”: Five Women Who Survived Jeffrey Epstein Speak

BY ABBY ELLIN AND STACY SCHNEIDER

Vanity Fair speaks to five Epstein survivors about how they met the predator, his horrifying grooming methods, and their ongoing fights for justice.

FILM

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Love Letter to Marilyn Monroe

BY REBECCA FORD

The Academy Award nominee wrote and directed the short film Flesh Impact, starring Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn, which is timed to Monroe’s 100th birthday and will play at the Venice Film Festival.

Video

Will Ferrell Laughs Through His Highlight Reel

BY VANITY FAIR

For the latest installment of VF’s Scene Selection, Will Ferrell rewatches some of the most memorable moments from his career. From Anchorman to Step Brothers, the legendary comedian shares off-screen stories and where they really filmed the Elf department store scenes.

“I Was the Perfect Victim”: A Narrative History of Surviving Jeffrey Epstein

BY ABBY ELLIN AND STACY SCHNEIDER

Donald Trump returned to the White House vowing to release the so-called Epstein files. Millions of pages of documents later, little action has been taken, and the women who were subjected to his abuse were left feeling retraumatized and let down. Five Epstein survivors speak to Vanity Fair about how they met the predator, his horrifying grooming methods, and their ongoing fights for justice.

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