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‘Sad to see the retaliation’: Rep. Khanna slams Trump for targeting MTG over Epstein files release
MSNBC· 2025-11-22 15:08
The Department of Justice has 27 days left to make the Jeffrey Epstein files public after President Trump signed the bill into law this week. Now, House Oversight Democrats are accusing the White House of a quote intense cover up amid concerns that the DOJ might withhold information. Several sources told MS Now in a letter yesterday, Congressman Robert Garcia, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, reminded Attorney General Pam Bondi that she is still required under subpoena to quote, "release t ...
Trump loses bid to stop files vote: Epstein problem ensnares BOTH Trump DOJ leaders
MSNBC· 2025-11-18 01:03
We are looking at a vote to release the Epstein files as soon as tomorrow in Congress. That's something Donald Trump refuses to do. He is now in retreat, though. He has been changing his tune in order to manage the PR crisis, but not releasing the files. The pressure on Trump's DOJ comes amid wider allegations of abusing power and the Justice Department to cover up aspects of this sorted Epstein case. It's clear that's all they're thinking about there. It is full-time 247 focus on blocking the release of th ...
Rep. Raskin: Epstein emails ‘debunk and discredit’ Blanche’s Maxwell interview
MSNBC· 2025-11-14 05:14
Congressman Raskin, even before Todd Blanch's tweet today, you were trying to get uh Todd Blanch to actually deliver testimony uh to your committee. It seems that tweet with him willing to identify for you what isn't in the Epstein files is at least the beginning of possibly valuable testimony. >> Well, that's right.The all these emails of course completely debunk and discredit what uh Galileain Maxwell told Todd Blanch when he went over uh and engaged in that sweetheart interview with her. Now his defense ...
'We think he has a lot of critical info': House Dems request interview with Andrew
MSNBC· 2025-11-07 18:22
Democrats in Congress have sent a letter to the former Prince Andrew calling on him to testify before the House Oversight Committee about his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now, a foreigner cannot be compelled to comply with any such request. And Andrew has always denied knowing anything about a sex trafficking ring, denies that he ever did anything wrong.But just the request has put the push for release of the Epstein files back in the headlines here and abroad. The ranking Democrat on th ...
Oversight Dem: Epstein plea deal ‘smells to high heaven’
MSNBC· 2025-09-20 03:42
What surprised you. You heard the comments from ranking member Garcia. What surprised you today and and and did you find him credible.I think what surprised me most is how little information he actually shared in six hours. You know, it takes a lot of work to not answer questions for six hours. And let me just put it this way.uh he showed up with a binder full of uh pre-prepared statements, evidence that he was going to use of previous statements he had disclosed. And I think it's very interesting that uh d ...
GOP members 'were deeply concerned about what they heard' from Epstein survivors: Rep. Ansari
MSNBC· 2025-09-05 18:45
Joining us a member of the House Oversight Committee, Congresswoman Yasiman Ansari, who is a Democrat from Arizona. So, um, your colleagues, Congresswoman Roana, Tom Massie, you heard them. They're confident. Are you confident.>> I am. I am. I mean, I'm disappointed that we don't have the numbers quite yet, but you know, I sat in the room with the survivors of Epstein and Galain Maxwell for several hours listening to their heartbreaking testimonies, their stories, their account of this massive cover up in t ...
'A JOKE': Rep. Garcia rips first batch of Epstein files, says almost nothing new
MSNBC· 2025-09-03 23:02
All of it was already public. What's new. I mean, very little is new.The the reality is that first this batch of documents that got released yesterday by the committee, uh, one, the committee itself has had for about 2 weeks about 97% of those documents have all been been released to the public. In fact, remember when those right-wing influencers back in February had those big binders, uh, that was a lot of the information that was already released. Congressman, this keep happening.Why is it why do Republic ...
Trump can only ‘cover up’ the Epstein issue for so much longer: Dem Rep.
MSNBC· 2025-08-31 21:15
Human Rights & Detention Center Conditions - Detainees at the Eloy Detention Center are reportedly experiencing horrific conditions, including rashes from heavily chlorinated water [1][2][5] - A detainee with leukemia has been held for 5 months, lost 55 lbs (approximately 25 kg), and has not received specialist medical care [3] - Detainees report a lack of access to clean water, receiving used underwear, and suffering from UTIs and infections, with the only medical advice being to drink more water [5] - Many detainees are asylum seekers without criminal records, originating from countries including Mexico, Cuba, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia [6] - Companies like Core Civic, profiting billions of dollars, and ICE, receiving billions in the Republican budget, are criticized for failing to provide basic dignity and respect to detainees [8] Jeffrey Epstein Scandal & Transparency - A bipartisan group of House members is holding a press conference to pressure Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act [9][10] - Victims who have not previously spoken out are compelled to do so due to the Trump administration's handling of the situation [12] - The White House is accused of covering up the Epstein scandal, despite public outrage [13] - The Oversight Committee received 33,000 pages of documents, but 97% were already in the public domain [13] - Former government officials, including former attorneys general, have been deposed, but none were able to clear the president of wrongdoing [16][17] Accountability & Potential Wrongdoing - Attorney General Pam Bondi is criticized for her handling of the Epstein files and accused of an egregious cover-up [21][22][23] - There are reports that Bondi told Trump he was mentioned in the Epstein files [23] - The administration is accused of being the most corrupt in American history and urged to demonstrate transparency and truth [19]
‘Not much new information’: House Oversight Cmte. looks over Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-08-25 17:54
Not much new here. That's the conclusion by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee after their initial review of more than 33,000 pages of Epstein documents released by the DOJ and it found only 3% contain any new information. A DOJ spokesperson said it provided more than was ever requested.Joining us now, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, California Democrat Robert Garcia. It's good to have you back on the show, Congressman. What do you believe is new here and has it opened any new lanes ...
‘Crack this open!’ Michael presses Top Oversight Democrat to go harder on Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-08-20 01:32
Investigation Transparency - Advocates for the complete and unredacted release of interview transcripts, including Bill Barr's testimony, to ensure a transparent process for the American public [1][2][13] - Stresses the importance of releasing files related to the investigation to the committee, highlighting concerns about potential delays and the need for critical scrutiny of the released materials [3][4][14] - Highlights a discrepancy in statements regarding Bill Barr's testimony, suggesting a potential attempt to craft a misleading narrative and calls for the release of the full transcript or video of Barr's deposition [6] Key Individuals and Accountability - Questions the absence of a subpoena for Alex Acosta, emphasizing his extensive knowledge of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the "sweetheart deal" he allegedly facilitated [7][8] - Expresses frustration with the perceived lack of progress in holding individuals accountable in the Epstein case, criticizing the "dance around" by the House Judiciary Committee [12] - Indicates a willingness to take aggressive action, including forcing votes and potentially shutting down the government, to ensure accountability and prevent a cover-up [8][13][21] Political Leverage and Action - Suggests that Senate Democrats should consider refusing to fund the government to leverage action against perceived presidential overreach, such as deploying troops in the streets [17][18] - Emphasizes the need for Democrats to be "all in" and prepared to take drastic measures, including shutting down the government, to stop what they view as harmful actions by the administration [20][21] - Highlights the importance of obtaining and releasing the files related to the investigation to the public, emphasizing the fight for justice for the victims [14][16]