The ranking member on the House Oversight Committee says most of the first batch of the Jeffrey Epstein files released yesterday were already public. Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia of California says just 3% of the files released are actually new. The files are part of more than 30,000 pages of documents made public by the oversight committee stemming from a subpoena issued last month to the justice department by committee chair Republican James Comr of Kentucky and Congressman Garcia joins us now.So ...

Now to our exclusive interview with Jeffrey Epstein and Galain Maxwell survivors and their family members speaking out together. Hi Jackson did that interview and joins us now live. Hi, there's also some breaking news tonight about the release of the Epstein files.Are we learning anything new. >> That's right, Tom. Some 30,000 plus pages of material and Democrats have said that most of it is not new.But more transparency is exactly what those survivors and their family members tell us they want to see. >> A ...

Why now? Why are you deciding to speak and to share your story now? >> Because not everybody is getting justice and that's not right. Um just because you think that some victims in their mind got justice that it's not right. The the everyday person is out there and that's me and we're victims. You could be, you know, your neighbor could be a victim and you don't know it. the person you pass in a grocery store and they're not talking. And I think that like she said, power in numbers, even if I'm just counted ...

Accountability and Justice - Survivors express frustration over the miscarriage of justice and delays in accountability, emphasizing the need for those responsible to be held accountable for past suffering [3][4] - Victims feel the government has failed them, citing a lack of proper investigation and action from the beginning, leading to repeated need to speak out [6][7][8][9] - Survivors are seeking justice and accountability, questioning what society stands for and highlighting the importance of listening to their voices [10] - The group emphasizes that not everyone is getting justice, and the everyday person could be a victim, stressing the need for protection of youth and prevention of future abuse [20][21] - There is a call for the release of documents and a list of individuals involved, with survivors compiling their own list to seek justice independently [25][38][39] - The justice system is perceived as not harsh enough, particularly regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's sentence, and a potential pardon would be a significant injustice [41][42] Communication and Support - Survivors express a lack of satisfaction with the level of communication from members of Congress and the Department of Justice (DOJ), feeling their voices have not been heard [26][27][28][29] - The group feels the DOJ has not communicated adequately, particularly regarding key events like the release of a memo and interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell [28][29] - There is a sense of solidarity and strength in coming together to share their stories, with some meeting for the first time, finding healing and support in each other's voices [3][5][11] - Survivors highlight the importance of inspiring others to come forward and break the culture of silence, emphasizing that they are not alone [22][53] Systemic Issues and Future Action - The focus should be on future change, addressing how justice can be achieved in other cases, given the lack of investigation into the current case with a 100,000 files [52][53] - There is a need to reopen the investigation and address the loopholes in the law that allow predators to evade charges, emphasizing the importance of belief in the justice system [51][55][56][57] - Survivors feel their stories have not been treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, highlighting the lack of protection and information provided to them [58][59]

Donald Trump has already shown himself to have little regard for the many acolytes that he has encouraged to commit crimes on his behalf. You can delay justice for a time, but history shows you cannot prevent it from finding you eventually. If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me, not time or political circumstance, from making sure that you face justice under our constitutional rule of law. If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me from making sure you face justice.We've been through darker periods i ...

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For more on all of this, let's bring in NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Melanie Zenona. And that's not Melanie. This is Eric Fidali, partner and managing attorney at the Bloom Firm representing a number of Epstein accusers.And there's Melanie. Let me start with you, my friend. Let's talk more about the Maxwell transcript in a moment, but the next shoe to drop could come from the House Oversight Committee.So, what are you learning about those files the DOJ turned over. Well, frankly, Anna, we're not lear ...

Political & Social Issues - National Guard troops armed in Washington DC, raising concerns about potential federal overreach and intimidation tactics, particularly targeting cities run by Black mayors and sanctuary cities [1][3][4] - Allegations of President Trump using the situation as a distraction from his shortcomings, including the Epstein files controversy [2][8] - Concerns raised about the militarization of DC and its potential impact on Black communities, drawing parallels to "stop and frisk" policies [10][11] - The administration is accused of authoritarianism and using the situation for control rather than public safety [5][12] Epstein Files & Justice for Survivors - House Oversight Committee alleges the Justice Department's release of Epstein files is incomplete and lacks transparency [2][13] - Calls for a congressional hearing to center the survivors' stories and fully investigate the Epstein case, including identifying enablers and holding them accountable [16][18][19][20] - Allegations that Republicans are shielding and protecting predators, hindering justice for survivors [20] - Frustration over the slow pace of document release and concerns about cherry-picking information, with only approximately 1,000 pages of new information (related to flight plans) out of 33,000 pages being reviewed [22][23] - The delay in releasing unredacted files (except for victims' names) by the 19th is seen as a violation of a congressional subpoena [25] - Emphasis on the need for transparency, justice, and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking [21][24][27]

the committee staff are still going through the thousands and thousands of pages. In fact, it took a long time just to download the documents themselves. Um, our understanding is that the Republican chairman, of course, Comr, who is an ally of Trump's, uh, is in negotiations regarding when, how, and, if certain documents would be released.And so in terms of timeline, it's hard to say at this moment, but I can tell you that House Democrats are committed to transparency, to justice, and to pursuing justice ag ...

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