and Alli Vitali, I know you were there yesterday listening to these women uh and then hearing the response from President Trump. We heard the one woman uh with Lawrence last night reacting to President Trump's response and say, "I voted for the man and I'm disgusted by what he said that this was a hoax and that is somehow Democrat-led." Well, Marjorie Taylor Green was out there leading the charge. So, it's obviously not led by Democrats.But I'll tell you the the bedfellows that this story has made and the p ...

With a group of Jeffrey Epstein survivor survivors speaking publicly on Capitol Hill yesterday, calling on Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act and release all files from the Justice Department's investigation into the deceased sex offender. Many of the women shared their deeply personal stories, some for the first time, of sexual abuse at the hands of Epstein and his convicted co-conspirator Gileain Maxwell. All while demanding transparency. That is why the Epstein files transparency act is ...

Government & Business Support - The US has a history of funding new ventures and aiding businesses during crises [1] - The key question is how to do this fairly and transparently [1]

It is day 227 of the second Trump administration and tonight the White House is under growing pressure to release the Epstein files. In an emotional press conference on Capitol Hill today, survivors shared stories of sexual abuse at the hands of Epstein and his co-conspirator Gileain Maxwell and they blasted Trump's recent claims that their calls for transparency are part of a hoax. The bombshell presser was organized by a bipartisan duo, Democrat Roana and Republican Congressman Thomas Massie.NBC's Hi Jack ...

We're covering this presentation today on Capitol Hill by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, his indicted crimes. This was a rare and bipartisan event. It was actually this briefing hosted by members of both parties designed to empower the actual victims so that we might hear about Epstein's crimes and what should be done from people who tragically experienced them rather than the so many other people we've heard from.And this comes after the Trump DOJ did systematically cut all of these people out of th ...

Congress has only been back a few days and already some big things are happening around the Jeffrey Epstein case files. The oversight committee met behind closed doors in bipartisan fashion with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein who shared their stories in some cases for the first time telling the members and even the speaker of the house who was in that meeting that they want transparency. Talk about what you heard in that room.>> Yeah, you know, they want the files released. They want more investigation. The r ...

Legal and Political Aspects - The report highlights a bipartisan call for transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, contrasting it with what is perceived as the Trump administration's lack of clarity [1] - Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell are publicly pushing for the release of all Epstein files, needing only two more Republican votes in Congress to trigger a vote on the bill [4] - The White House reportedly views supporting the bill to release the Epstein files as a "very hostile act" to the Trump administration [6] - Donald Trump dismissed the Epstein case as a "Democrat hoax," a claim not supported even by some of his allies [7][8] Survivor Testimonies and Impact - Survivors shared accounts of their experiences with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, detailing manipulation, exploitation, and sexual abuse [2][3][9] - Survivors directly addressed President Trump, refuting his "hoax" claim and inviting him to meet them in person to understand the reality of their trauma [10][11][18] - The survivors' emotional distress and ongoing struggle to recover from the trauma were emphasized [9][12] Social Commentary - The report suggests a power imbalance between elites and those without power, highlighting the survivors' struggle for truth and justice [21] - The symbolic flyover during the survivors' speeches was interpreted as an attempt to silence them [19][20]

Joining me now to unpack all of this, NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Cirkin and NBC News national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter. Thanks to both of you for being here today. Julie, let me start with you.House Speaker Mike Johnson met with the Epstein survivors yesterday along with oversight committee members. What has the speaker's role been in this whole standoff. Well, too often the speaker hopes for, he's again stuck in a difficult position, Kristen, as you know, he ...

We begin this hour in Washington DC where there is new momentum today to release all of the files connected to the investigation of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Today, eight survivors of Epstein's abuse were on Capitol Hill to join lawmakers in support of a new bill. It would force the Justice Department to release everything the government has connected to that case.Those survivors took part in an emotional news conference where they recounted what happened to them. They also called on lawmakers ...

We are here today because we support H.Re 581, the Epstein Files Transparency Act in its entirety. But as much as this bill is about shining a light on truth, it's not just about the bill. This is about justice. This is about survivors. This is about justice against the rich and powerful who have stolen something from these women and many children at the time. Their freedom. the freedom to live their life without mental and physical scars that have been inflicted upon them by those who thought they were unt ...