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DOJ to Release Epstein Records Amid Political Tensions

8/19/2025

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The Justice Department will release Jeffrey Epstein-related records on August 19, following a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr testified that he found no evidence linking Trump to Epstein.
Democrats accused Republicans of not genuinely pursuing transparency in the investigation.
The committee has subpoenaed several notable witnesses, including Hillary and Bill Clinton.
Speaker Mike Johnson postponed a House vote on the DOJ files until September.

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The Justice Department will release Jeffrey Epstein-related records on August 19, following a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr testified that he found no evidence linking Trump to Epstein.
Democrats accused Republicans of not genuinely pursuing transparency in the investigation.
The committee has subpoenaed several notable witnesses, including Hillary and Bill Clinton.
Speaker Mike Johnson postponed a House vote on the DOJ files until September.