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Senator Lummis Urges Investigation of Epstein Files Amid Controversy

2/10/2026

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Lummis Advocates Investigation

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) shifted her stance by calling Epstein-related files "worth investigating."
The release followed more than 3 million Epstein-related pages, prompted by the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025.
Critics accuse the administration of delaying the release despite bipartisan calls for transparency.
The FBI found insufficient evidence to charge Epstein associates, despite ample proof of his abuse of underage girls.

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Smith Demands Epstein Inquiry

Labour TD Duncan Smith has urged Taoiseach Michael Martin to request details from the U.S. authorities about Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking activities.
He cites a witness statement on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) website alleging a girl was trafficked from the United States to Europe, including Ireland.
An Garda Síochána is currently making inquiries and may collaborate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on these claims.

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Historical Context

The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed on November 19, 2025, mandated the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's abuse allegations, following his 2019 arrest. The act's implementation revealed over 3 million pages of heavily redacted files, igniting bipartisan criticism and calls for accountability, echoing demands for transparency seen during the 2008 financial crisis. These inquiries could significantly impact international trafficking prevention efforts.

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Lummis Advocates Investigation

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) shifted her stance by calling Epstein-related files "worth investigating."
The release followed more than 3 million Epstein-related pages, prompted by the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025.
Critics accuse the administration of delaying the release despite bipartisan calls for transparency.
The FBI found insufficient evidence to charge Epstein associates, despite ample proof of his abuse of underage girls.

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