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Senators Push for Swift Epstein Document Release Amid Skepticism

11/20/2025

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Republican senators urge Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite Epstein document release after broad transparency support.
Bondi acknowledged passage of Epstein Files Transparency Act and said files would be released within 30 days.
Democrats remain skeptical that the Justice Department may withhold information amid ongoing investigations.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Bondi's ties to Trump, suggesting the DOJ might manipulate the release.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed confidence in the DOJ's transparency.

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Republican senators urge Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite Epstein document release after broad transparency support.
Bondi acknowledged passage of Epstein Files Transparency Act and said files would be released within 30 days.
Democrats remain skeptical that the Justice Department may withhold information amid ongoing investigations.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Bondi's ties to Trump, suggesting the DOJ might manipulate the release.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed confidence in the DOJ's transparency.