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Rep. Khanna: We’ll keep making a big deal out of the Epstein files until they are all released
MSNBC· 2026-03-10 03:55
Donald Trump's Justice The Justice Department released more of the Epstein files, including notes from FBI interviews with a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Donald Trump when she was 13 years It is unclear how fully the FBI investigated her claims and Donald Trump has denied any wrongdoing linked to Epstein, according to an MSNOW analysis of the 20 newly released documents which comprise fewer than 1 ,000 pages. Notwithstanding the small size of the production and the Justice Department's repea ...
How the Trump Administration Botched the Epstein Redactions
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-20 18:15
The Epstein files are a trove of secrets, but just as important as what's in the files is what's being held back. - Black box after black box. Redaction after redaction.These are the documents that we need that you're holding onto and over redacting because they have the names of the men who are implicated. - The censorship isn't just extensive, it's also sloppy. For this video.Bloomberg News has obscured identifying information in red as when black boxes pop on and off or fail to track with a person's face ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-11 02:21
RT THE ISLANDER (@IslanderWORLD)Redactions don’t happen by accident.They happen when power decides the truth is more dangerous than the lie.Ro Khanna said the quiet part out loud: the DOJ hid six wealthy, powerful men in the Epstein files “for no apparent reason” — until he and Thomas Massie physically walked into the Justice Department and forced their hand.Think about that for a second. Names don’t un-redact themselves.If this was about protecting victims, the rule would’ve been applied evenly. It wasn’t. ...
CA Congresswoman: “Trump is literally mentioned in the Epstein files more than Harry Potter'
MSNBC· 2026-02-08 02:38
All right, so there's a big week ahead in the ongoing Etein file saga. On Monday, members of the House Oversight Committee will depose convicted Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Also on Monday, members of Congress will get their first chance to review the unredacted versions of the three million recently released files.Meanwhile, some repercussions to the Epstein files are already playing out overseas. Former PARTICULARLY IN THE U .S. FORMER U .K.AMBASSADOR TO UNITED STATES, PETER MENDELSON IS RETIRING ...
This Morning’s Top Headlines – Dec. 23 | Morning News NOW
NBC News· 2025-12-23 14:43
Good morning and thanks for joining us. I'm Jessica Leightton in for Joe and Savannah today. Well, the Epstein files are still making waves in Washington this morning despite Congress and the president having gone home for the holidays.President Trump responded to the continuing controversy from his Mara Lago estate yesterday, saying that a lot of people are angry that pictures are being released. This says lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are now calling for legal action against the Department of Justi ...
Justice Department facing pressure over Epstein files
NBC News· 2025-12-22 16:51
Legal & Governmental Scrutiny - The Department of Justice (DOJ) faces growing backlash over the release of the Epstein files due to uneven disclosure and extensive redactions [1] - Members of Congress and survivor groups are raising concerns about the incomplete release of documents [1] - Leading sponsors of the law that mandated the file release are considering holding the DOJ in contempt of Congress or even impeaching the Attorney General [1] - The DOJ claims the redactions and slow release are to protect the victims, with 200 lawyers working to complete the process [2] - Congress believes the government has only released approximately 10% of the material they possess on Epstein [2]
Scrutiny grows over missing Epstein files, partial drop
MSNBC· 2025-12-22 10:46
Epstein Files Release & Transparency - The DOJ released heavily redacted Epstein files, facing criticism for slow and incomplete disclosure despite legal requirements [1][2] - The released files contained previously public information, offering limited new insights into Epstein's connections [2][12] - A photo of President Trump with unidentified females was temporarily removed from the DOJ website, sparking controversy [3][4] - The DOJ stated the photo was removed due to potential victim concerns and later restored without redaction after review [5][7] - Lawmakers are considering action against Attorney General Pam Bondi for not fully releasing the documents [8][9] Legal & Political Implications - The release is mandated by the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring classified documents to be posted within 30 days [7][8] - Congressman Ro Connor and Republican Thomas Massie are considering inherent contempt against Pam Bondi for non-compliance [7][9] - The DOJ claims to believe in equal justice and will bring charges against those involved in trafficking and exploitation [10] - The Trump administration defends its actions, citing victim protection and legal privileges as reasons for redactions [4][5] - Concerns are raised about the DOJ's transparency, with accusations of being forced into compliance and not fully adhering to the law [18][20]
Deputy AG Blanche says DOJ ‘not redacting information’ on Trump in Epstein files: Full interview
NBC News· 2025-12-21 14:56
TROVE OF DOCUMENTS LAWMAKERS SAY IT'S ONLY A FRACTION OF WHAT IS REQUIRED BY THE LAW, AND JOINING ME NOW IS DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL TODD BLANCHE. MR. BLANCHE, WELCOME TO "MEET THE PRESS." >> GOOD MORNING.>> THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE. LET'S DIVE RIGHT IN. THE EPSTEIN FILES' TRANSPARENCY ACT CALLED WITH ALL FILES WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS TO BE RELEASED WITHD RELEASED WITHIN 30 DAYS.ON FRIDAY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT RELEASED A FRACTION OF THE OVERALL EPSTEIN FILES. WHY DIDN'T THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT MEET T ...
House Oversight Democrats investigating why a photo was removed from Epstein files release
MSNBC· 2025-12-20 22:15
So, uh, I'd first like to ask you about this missing photo that my colleague Fallon was just talking about from the DOJ release and the post on X by the oversight Democrats. Put this all together. >> Well, um, nobody knows what happened, but uh, I suspect somebody uh, saw the photo there and demanded it that it be removed immediately.So there would only be a handful of people who would have that kind of power to override what had been um you know disclosed before and there wouldn't be that many people who w ...
Lawmakers raise questions over redactions in latest batch of Epstein files
NBC News· 2025-12-20 02:07
Investigation Overview - The release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has occurred, revealing photos of prominent figures like Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, Richard Branson, and Mick Jagger [2][3] - A significant portion of the released material is redacted, raising concerns among members of Congress regarding the reasons for these redactions and whether they comply with the law [5][6] - The Department of Justice (DOJ) faces scrutiny over the completeness and timeliness of the document release, with accusations of non-compliance with congressional mandates [11][12] Congressional Actions - The House Oversight Committee postponed a deposition related to the Epstein case to early January [8] - Republicans on the House Oversight Committee still want Bill and Hillary Clinton to be deposed [9][10] - Members of Congress are questioning whether the DOJ is fully complying with the law regarding the release of Epstein-related documents [11][13] Transparency Concerns - Concerns are raised about the lack of transparency from the DOJ regarding the redactions in the released documents [14] - There are calls for Todd Blanch or Pam Bondi to provide a timeline for the full release of information and explanations for the redactions [14] - Some lawmakers believe the DOJ is not being fully transparent with the Epstein files [10][15]