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Epstein Files Released: DoJ Faces Backlash Ahead of 2026 Midterms

2/14/2026

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DoJ Releases Epstein Files

The Department of Justice (DoJ) released the Epstein files, raising concerns about transparency.
The files include millions of documents, including high-profile figures linked to Epstein, such as U.S. President Donald Trump.
Critics, including Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Thomas Massie, critique the DoJ's handling of the release and the exposure of victims' identities as the 2026 midterms approach.

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Bondi Faces Epstein Scrutiny

Attorney General Pam Bondi of Florida faced scrutiny at a House Judiciary Committee hearing over the Justice Department's Epstein files.
Lawmakers criticized excessive redactions, arguing they shield powerful individuals from accountability.
Bondi acknowledged errors in redactions but said the department complied with legal requirements.
New evidence emerged that at least six names were improperly concealed, raising further questions about transparency.
Critics, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, accused the Trump administration of failing to uphold the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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DoJ Releases Epstein Files

The Department of Justice (DoJ) released the Epstein files, raising concerns about transparency.
The files include millions of documents, including high-profile figures linked to Epstein, such as U.S. President Donald Trump.
Critics, including Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Thomas Massie, critique the DoJ's handling of the release and the exposure of victims' identities as the 2026 midterms approach.

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