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Bondi criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released

Massie says the Justice Department should release internal records about decisions to investigate or prosecute Epstein and his associates.

Bondi criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released
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The Justice Department says it released all records required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna say more files, including internal prosecution memos, should be released. Their criticism follows questions about the completeness and redactions of earlier disclosures.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative calling for additional Epstein-related records

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

California representative calling for fuller disclosure of Epstein-related records

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Attorney General whose letter said the Justice Department had released all required records

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman and recipient of the letter

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Deputy Attorney General who co-signed the letter and described earlier withheld records

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose name appeared in the released files

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member and recipient of the letter

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

House Judiciary Committee ranking member and recipient of the letter

Jim Jordan
R · OH-4

House Judiciary Committee chairman and recipient of the letter

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former president whose name appeared in the released files

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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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