Justice Department begins releasing Epstein files... What's next?

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The interview includes detailed claims from Khanna and pointed questions about the release, enforcement and possible political use of the files. The Justice Department's response is not included, so the account relies heavily on one participant's characterization of the records.

The host raises counterpoints about previously released material, the lack of a compulsory mechanism in the legislation, and potential partisan use of the files. The interview does not include a response from the Justice Department or another official responsible for the release.

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The interview reports Khanna's claims while the host asks probing questions about the completeness of the release and the possibility of using it against President Trump. The transcript does not adopt either side's characterization as fact.

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