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Bondi clashes with House committee over Epstein files, lawmakers press for accountability

Massie challenged the Justice Department’s handling of the files and pointed to an example of names being fully redacted.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files, including the release of victims’ names. Lawmakers from both parties pressed her on the files and the department’s work.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who criticized the handling and redaction of the Epstein files

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Attorney General questioned about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files

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Representative who asked survivors whether they had met with the Justice Department

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose comments about moving on from the matter are cited

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

House Judiciary Committee ranking member who criticized Bondi’s handling of the files

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who helped lead the Epstein Files Transparency Act and disclosed names on the House floor

Jim Jordan
R · OH-4

House Judiciary Committee chairman who praised the Justice Department under Bondi

ALSO MENTIONED  Jerry Nadler, Representative who asked Bondi how many Epstein co-conspirators she had indicted

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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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