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House lawmakers ask judge to 'release the full Epstein files' — with less than 1% produced by DOJ

Massie joined Ro Khanna in asking a judge to appoint an independent monitor for the DOJ’s release of Epstein-related records.

House lawmakers ask judge to 'release the full Epstein files' — with less than 1% produced by DOJ
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
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Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna asked a federal judge to appoint a special master to oversee the Justice Department’s release of Epstein-related records. They say the department has not made adequate disclosures; the DOJ says the slow process is needed to protect victims and ongoing cases.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative seeking court oversight of the DOJ’s release of Epstein-related records

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative seeking court oversight of the DOJ’s release of Epstein-related records

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Attorney General named in the lawmakers’ allegation about a required report to Congress

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law

ALSO MENTIONED  Jay Clayton, Manhattan U.S. Attorney overseeing the document review; Paul Engelmayer, U.S. District Judge considering the lawmakers’ request

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Judge Rejects Massie and Khanna Request for Oversight of Epstein Files Release

A federal judge rejected Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna’s request for an independent monitor over the Justice Department’s release of Epstein-related records. Left-leaning outlets frame DOJ opposition as resistance to oversight and relay the lawmakers’ allegations. Center outlets focus on competing arguments about the court’s authority, with one report noting a missed deadline and outstanding records. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the judge’s rejection, with one report also noting possible routes for the lawmakers to pursue.

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