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Trump Signs Act, IG Audit Targets DOJ Epstein File Release

4/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Inspector General opened an audit of DOJ compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act, William Blier, Deputy Inspector General, saying it will produce a report.
President Donald Trump signed 2025 act requiring release of Epstein and Maxwell records within 30 days, with DOJ disclosing 2.7 million of six million pages and removing 47,000.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie urged a review, prompting President Donald Trump to nominate Don Berthiaume inspector general.

History

Historical Context

Congress created the Inspector General Act in 1978, establishing independent audit offices in over a dozen federal departments. The 2008 Inspector General Reform Act expanded the system to 72 statutory IGs and formed the Council of Inspectors General. Today, Deputy Inspector General William Blier is reviewing DOJ records on the Epstein files, reflecting the Act’s enduring oversight role.

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Story summary

The Inspector General opened an audit of DOJ compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act, William Blier, Deputy Inspector General, saying it will produce a report.
President Donald Trump signed 2025 act requiring release of Epstein and Maxwell records within 30 days, with DOJ disclosing 2.7 million of six million pages and removing 47,000.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie urged a review, prompting President Donald Trump to nominate Don Berthiaume inspector general.

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