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

Massie said inherent contempt was a way for Congress to press for 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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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative advocating inherent contempt against the attorney general

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative discussing inherent contempt and possible impeachment of Justice Department officials

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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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Thomas Massie Seeks Contempt Action Over Epstein Files Release

The Justice Department released only part of the Epstein files by the deadline, with many records redacted. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna criticized the release and said they were considering or preparing congressional action against Attorney General Pam Bondi. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the bipartisan accountability push, including possible impeachment. Center outlets focus on proposed contempt procedures and often include the department’s defense or alternative approaches from lawmakers. Right-leaning outlets also stress the push for fuller disclosure and possible action against Bondi, with some including the department’s defense.

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