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Bondi accused of hiding Epstein-related names | The Jerusalem Post

Bondi defended the department’s file review while facing lawmakers’ criticism over redactions, withheld material and disclosures of victims’ identities.

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At a House hearing on the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, lawmakers challenged Attorney-General Pam Bondi over redactions and withheld material. Bondi sparred with members including Thomas Massie and Becca Balint, who left after an exchange about antisemitism.

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Attorney-general questioned by lawmakers about the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Becca Balint
D · VT-AL

Representative who questioned Bondi about Lutnick’s ties to Epstein and clashed with her over antisemitism

Balint's version of this story ↗

Representative who asked Bondi to apologize to victims

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose knowledge of Lutnick’s ties to Epstein Balint questioned

Former president mentioned in Bondi’s comparison with her predecessor

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who accused the Justice Department of failing to comply with the files-release law

Howard Lutnick
R · Secretary of Commerce

Commerce secretary whose past ties to Epstein were raised at the hearing

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Representative and top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee who criticized Bondi

ALSO MENTIONED  James Comey, Former FBI director whom the Justice Department unsuccessfully sought to prosecute; Letitia James, New York attorney-general whom the Justice Department unsuccessfully sought to prosecute

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Pam Bondi Faces Questions at House Judiciary Hearing on Epstein Files

Pam Bondi faced questions from House Judiciary Committee members about the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files and defended the department during heated exchanges. Left-leaning outlets stress criticism of Bondi’s handling of the files and, in some coverage, concern that lawmakers’ searches were used against them. Center outlets focus on specific exchanges and lawmakers’ allegations about redactions and disclosures, with several articles sharply critical of Bondi. Right-leaning outlets present the hearing as disorderly clashes with Democrats, with some casting their questioning as partisan and praising Bondi’s responses.

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