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Judge Blocks Epstein Transcripts; Barr Grilled on Trump's Role
8/21/2025
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Story summary
- A federal judge rejected the government's request to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein case, citing victim protection and adequate existing evidence.
- House Oversight Committee members interrogated former Attorney General Bill Barr regarding Epstein's files, revealing differing opinions on Trump's involvement.
- Critics claim the Trump administration is stalling document releases, offering minimal information to satisfy supporters.
