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Attorney General Bondi Faces Scrutiny Over Epstein Files

2/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on February 11 about the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files.
Republican committee members have been instructed to avoid questions about the DOJ's botched release of documents.
Critics say the DOJ's release of more than 3 million files still violates the Epstein Files Transparency Act, with many documents withheld or heavily redacted and survivors demanding unredacted access.

History

Historical Context

The Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress in November 2025, mandated the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities. This act followed years of public outcry for transparency, reminiscent of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s. By January 2026, the Department of Justice released over 3 million pages, but many documents remained heavily redacted, raising concerns about government accountability.

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Story summary

Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on February 11 about the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files.
Republican committee members have been instructed to avoid questions about the DOJ's botched release of documents.
Critics say the DOJ's release of more than 3 million files still violates the Epstein Files Transparency Act, with many documents withheld or heavily redacted and survivors demanding unredacted access.

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