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Pam Bondi calls Rep. Massie a failed politician with Trump Derangement Syndrome

Massie questioned Bondi about Epstein-file redactions and accused the administration of failing to comply with the transparency law.

Pam Bondi calls Rep. Massie a failed politician with Trump Derangement Syndrome
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At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Thomas Massie challenged Attorney General Pam Bondi over redactions in Epstein-related files and accused the administration of failing to comply with the transparency law. Bondi called Massie a “failed politician” and said the redaction had been corrected.

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Kentucky representative who challenged Bondi at the hearing

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Attorney general who defended the Justice Department’s handling of the files

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California representative who worked with Massie to seek release of the files

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Thomas Massie Challenges DOJ's Epstein Records Disclosure

Thomas Massie challenged the Justice Department's handling of Epstein-related records, while officials defended the disclosure process. Coverage describes disagreement over what had been released and whether more material was needed. Left-leaning outlets focus on Massie's claim that Deputy FBI Director Todd Blanche had seen his warning about potentially unrelated names, treating it as a response to criticism of lawmakers. Center outlets pair Bondi's claim that all legally required files were released with Massie's objections to redactions and removed documents. Right-leaning outlets split: one presents Massie as challenging withheld records, while the other portrays his disclosure push as manufactured controversy harmful to privacy.

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