US EditionSenate GOP whip blocks lawsuit against DOJ over release of Epstein files
Senate Republicans rejected a resolution to sue the DOJ for alleged noncompliance with the Epstein Transparency Act despite over 3 million pages released, critics say many remain heavily redacted.
- On Friday, Senate Republican leadership blocked Schumer's bid to consider a resolution to pursue lawsuits, with Barrasso objecting on the Senate floor.
- Schumer said the Department of Justice has not fully complied with the disclosure law, prompting Senate action, as critics say the DOJ's production still leaves critical material redacted since the Dec. 19 deadline.
- 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 including over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.
- A Senate lawsuit remains one of the strongest options, but it would still require House approval and the president's signature, Schumer said.
- Charles E. Schumer held up blacked-out documents, warning the public is denied access and calling the redactions `a mockery of the truth` and an insult to survivors.
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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…
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