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Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie say they're considering inherent contempt charges against Pam Bondi

Khanna said lawmakers were discussing ways to compel the release of the remaining Epstein files.

Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie say they're considering inherent contempt charges against Pam Bondi
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Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie said Sunday they are discussing inherent contempt against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s incomplete release of Epstein files. Sen. Tim Kaine called impeachment discussions premature and pointed to other ways Congress could press for compliance.

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative discussing inherent contempt and possible impeachment of Justice Department officials

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative advocating inherent contempt against the attorney general

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Attorney general whom Khanna and Massie said they were considering holding in contempt

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Deputy attorney general defending the Justice Department’s handling of the files

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary mentioned in connection with a potential travel-budget restriction

Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator urging other congressional tools rather than contempt or impeachment

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former president whose photographs appeared in the released files; Kash Patel, FBI director mentioned in Blanche’s response to criticism

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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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