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 ...

We begin with breaking news out of Washington DC. We're now learning National Guard troops will be in the nation's capital tonight and they will be armed for the first time since Trump's takeover. This comes as President Trump promised to crack down on Democratic le cities to quote clean up crime.All of this is happening, of course, on the heels of one particular story that President Trump just wants to go away. The Epstein files. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say the Justice Department's relea ...

We are continuing our coverage of the FBI search at the home and office of President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton, which a source told NBC News is part of a quote national security investigation in search of classified records. Vice President JD Vance took to X and reposted FBI Director Cash Patel's message that read quote, "No one is above the law. FBI agents on a mission." Let's bring in Democratic Congressman Eric Swallwell from California, a member of the House Judiciary and Home ...

Legal & Justice System Irregularities - The meeting involving the Vice President and DOJ officials regarding the Epstein case is unusual, particularly if discussing strategy related to a DOJ case with the White House [1][2] - The interview of Ghislaine Maxwell by the deputy attorney general is highly irregular, and the existence of an audio recording is even more atypical due to potential disclosure obligations [3][4][5] - Concerns exist regarding Ghislaine Maxwell being given an unchallenged platform to speak, potentially revictimizing the victims [8][9][10][13] Victims' Rights & Representation - Victims continue to be neglected and ignored in the handling of the Epstein case [15] - There is a lack of representation for the victims in discussions and strategy regarding the Epstein files [12][15] - Victims deserve closure through the release of the Epstein files [17] Prison Transfer Controversy - Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to a cushier prison camp is considered a travesty of justice and a revictimization of the victims [14][28] - The transfer is unusual because individuals with a sex offense public safety factor are typically not eligible for low-security facilities without a waiver [19][20][21] - Bureau of Prison officials are expressing outrage over the transfer, with some noting that sex offenders are not typically allowed at the camp [25] - The prison camp's security is questionable, raising concerns about Ghislaine Maxwell's safety [21][22][23][24]

Welcome back. Joining me now is House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Speaker Johnson, welcome back to Meet the Press.Great to be with you. Well, it is great to have you. You just heard my conversation with Congressman Massie, Congressman Kana.So, let me start off with this question. Why did you adjourn the House early. and does it run the risk of feeding the perception that there's something to hide in the Epstein matter.Uh, look, these are all important questions. Let me be absolutely clear as we have ...

So in the house there is a subcommittee on federal law enforcement. It's a part of the oversight committee and it's one of the many congressional commi subcommittees you may have never heard of and as the name suggests their job is to oversee federal law enforcement. That's what they do.One of the interesting things about the committee is that its Republican members are a murderers row of sorts of complete and utter MAGA fanatics. I mean, this must be a committee that Trump's most loyal supporters in Congre ...