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Congress Faces Chaos Amid Epstein File Controversy

12/23/2025

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Bondi Defends DOJ

On December 22, 2025, Face the Nation signaled a funding deal amid fears of Congress chaos.
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced bipartisan criticism over the DOJ's Epstein file redactions.
Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie weighed congressional sanctions.
Bondi defended the department's actions, saying the release complied with legal requirements.
Economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the Supreme Court would not mandate refunds for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

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Coakley Critiques Trump

Archbishop Paul Coakley criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement as fostering fear.
He urged a compassionate approach while respecting national sovereignty.
Coakley, elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has joined church leaders opposing harsh immigration tactics.
He cited migrant anxiety caused by deportation rhetoric.
He said he would engage with administration officials on shared concerns, despite tensions with Vice President JD Vance over humanitarian issues.

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Bondi Defends DOJ

On December 22, 2025, Face the Nation signaled a funding deal amid fears of Congress chaos.
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced bipartisan criticism over the DOJ's Epstein file redactions.
Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie weighed congressional sanctions.
Bondi defended the department's actions, saying the release complied with legal requirements.
Economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the Supreme Court would not mandate refunds for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

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