US EditionSenate GOP whip blocks lawsuit against DOJ over release of Epstein files
Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that would authorize legal action against the DOJ for withholding Epstein-related documents despite releasing over 3 million pages, critics said.
- On Thursday, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sought unanimous consent to force consideration of a resolution directing Majority Leader John Thune to pursue lawsuits, but Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., blocked the effort on the U.S. Senate floor.
- The measure follows the Epstein Transparency Act and critics say DOJ still shields many names and redacts files extensively, prompting Schumer's push for Senate action.
- The Department of Justice says its production totals nearly 3.5 million pages after identifying more than 6 million potentially covered pages and released over 3 million pages Friday with over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.
- Even if the Senate acted, the measure would still require House approval and President Donald Trump’s signature, while a Senate lawsuit remains one of the strongest options to compel DOJ compliance and some House lawmakers seek meetings after Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s offer.
- Holding up blacked-out documents, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer warned the public is denied access to evidence, calling redactions a 'mockery of the truth' and an insult to survivors.
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Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on June 17, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously approved by senators and signed by the president nearly three months ago. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Sch…
GOP blocks resolution to sue Trump administration over incomplete Epstein files release
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on June 17, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously approved by senators and signed by the president nearly three months ago. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Sch…
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US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on June 17, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously approved by senators and signed by the president nearly three months ago. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Sch…
Senate GOP whip blocks lawsuit against DOJ over release of Epstein files
Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso (Wyo.) on Thursday objected to a Democratic request to initiate legal action against the Department of Justice for not releasing all files and records related t…
Schumer pushes Senate legal action against Trump administration over Epstein law
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer plans to force consideration Thursday of a resolution that would allow the Senate to pursue legal action against the Trump administration for failing to fully comply with the Epstein Transparency Act.The law requires the administration to release all federal investigative materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While the Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents, …
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