US EditionPolitical Analyst Discusses Epstein Files Release, Government Shutdown, and Redistricting Battles
The law mandates public release of Epstein files following congressional approval, aiming to increase transparency about the convicted sex offender's case.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed legislation compelling his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after the U.S. House of Representatives backed it 427-1.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi's earlier refusal spurred lawmakers to act after Mark Epstein said files were being 'sanitized' at a Winchester, Virginia facility.
- The legislation specifies strict limits on redactions, barring withholding for embarrassment or political sensitivity, and requires written justifications filed in the Federal Register.
- The bill requires the Justice Department to publish records within thirty days, including testimony from survivors of Epstein's child-sex trafficking syndicate.
- Trump put intense pressure on House Republicans as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie vied for advantage, while a California congressman framed the release as part of a broader Democratic strategy.
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Trump signs bill to release Epstein files, but it's not clear how much will be made public
President Trump last week signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to publicly release all of the unclassified information they have related to their investigation into the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The bill gives Attorney General Pam Bondi 30 days to release the material, but it's not clear how much of the file will actually see the light of day — the legislation also allows Bondi the power to redact any information th…
Trump caps week of surprises — signing release of Epstein files, embracing unlikely allies at White House
President Donald Trump signed legislation to release Jeffrey Epstein files, and met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani this week.
What's next after President Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump has signed legislation requiring the Department of Justice to release Jeffrey Epstein files within 30 days, despite previously trying to discourage his party from pursuing the issue."A vast majority of Americans say they want to see the Epstein files released," NBC's Kristen Welker, moderator of Meet the Press, said.The push for transparency led to a notable falling out between Trump and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green…
What began as a campaign promise to make the archives about Jeffrey Epstein public has become one of the most difficult tests of President Donald Trump's second term—which opens up a fissure within his political coalition and increases the risks for a government under intense pressure to release documents that could be far below the expectations of the public.
Political analyst discusses Epstein files release, government shutdown, and redistricting battles
Political analyst Rick Mullaney discussed President Trump’s recent decision to sign a bill releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, describing it as a strategic move.
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — What began as a campaign promise to release the Jeffrey Epstein files has become one of the toughest tests of President Donald Trump’s second term — driving a wedge through his political coalition and raising the stakes for an administration under intense pressure to release documents that may fall far short of public expectations. The issue reached a critical point this week. After months…
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