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Rep. Jamie Raskin blasts DOJ for redacting so much in Epstein files

Khanna called the redactions excessive and said key documents required by law were not released.

Rep. Jamie Raskin blasts DOJ for redacting so much in Epstein files
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Rep. Jamie Raskin and other lawmakers accused the Justice Department of withholding information through heavy redactions in the Epstein-file release; Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna said they are considering House inherent-contempt orders against Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative and co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act criticizing the redactions

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Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Representative and ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee criticizing the redactions

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act discussing possible inherent-contempt orders

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Attorney General whom Massie and Khanna discussed targeting with inherent-contempt orders

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Deputy Attorney General defending the Justice Department's redactions and removal of files

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose past comments and actions regarding the files are discussed

House Minority Leader commenting on the initial release and possible action against Bondi

Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator calling for the files to be released and expressing distrust that DOJ would comply

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator calling for the files to be released

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Khanna and Massie Prepare Contempt Action Over Epstein Files

The Justice Department released Epstein-related records in a partial, heavily redacted batch. Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie said they were preparing or considering inherent-contempt action against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release. Left-leaning outlets frame Khanna’s push as accountability for redactions and omissions, with some questioning whether powerful people are being protected. Center outlets detail proposed congressional remedies and competing claims about legal compliance. Right-leaning outlets also stress the bipartisan push for fuller disclosure, often alongside the department’s defense.

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