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Republicans "on board" with Pam Bondi impeachment—Ro Khanna

Massie said he would lead the bipartisan effort to hold Bondi in inherent contempt of Congress.

Republicans "on board" with Pam Bondi impeachment—Ro Khanna
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Ro Khanna said some Republicans support potentially impeaching Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s incomplete release of Epstein-related files. Khanna and Thomas Massie said they would first pursue inherent contempt of Congress, while the Justice Department said additional materials would be released as its review continued.

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Representative joining Khanna’s effort to pursue contempt proceedings and possible impeachment

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative advocating contempt proceedings and possible impeachment of Pam Bondi

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Attorney General facing the proposed contempt and impeachment effort

Todd Blanche
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Deputy Attorney General whose handling of the file release is addressed in a department statement

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is referenced in the discussion of earlier impeachment threats

Robert Garcia
D · CA-42

Representative cited by Khanna as another Democrat associated with the effort

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Thomas Massie Seeks Contempt Action Over Epstein Files Release

The Justice Department released only part of the Epstein files by the deadline, with many records redacted. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna criticized the release and said they were considering or preparing congressional action against Attorney General Pam Bondi. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the bipartisan accountability push, including possible impeachment. Center outlets focus on proposed contempt procedures and often include the department’s defense or alternative approaches from lawmakers. Right-leaning outlets also stress the push for fuller disclosure and possible action against Bondi, with some including the department’s defense.

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