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Congress’s Epstein case inquiry and DOJ referral

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A Year Into Epstein Files Fight, Cooperation Is the Contested Question
A year after Congress promised full Epstein disclosure, frustration and DOJ noncompliance claims frame an unverified charge about White House cooperation.
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- Congressional Epstein probe launched last summer promised full release; a year later frustrations are mounting.
- DOJ was reported to have withheld portions of files containing allegations involving Trump.
- Republican Massie joined Democrat Khanna on a stronger transparency bill.
- New Mexico sued DOJ and Blanche on Aug. 8, saying they blocked its probe.
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- No independent source in file verifies Krishnamoorthi C-SPAN quotes or White House cooperation level.
- No separate confirmation Republicans echoed his specific White House criticism.
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- Whether the court orders release or accepts redactions after the Aug. 13 hearing.
- Whether Comer closes the House probe with criminal referrals.
- Whether the transparency act advances and if Trump would sign it.
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Eight Months After Congress Ordered Epstein Files Out, Justice Still Holds Them
Nearly eight months after Congress ordered the Epstein files released, lawmakers say DOJ is defying the law, states are suing, and a second bill tries to force compliance.
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- Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, law for nearly eight months by late July 2026.
- Lawmakers say DOJ is skirting the law Congress passed to force release.
- New Mexico sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and DOJ on Aug. 5, 2026 for unredacted files.
- H.R. 9694 was introduced July 15, 2026 to let states, victims and members sue over withheld records.
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- No verified speaker, transcript, or committee record for the Sessions-specific claims about redaction and testimony.
- No public accounting yet of what DOJ is still withholding and why.
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- Whether the Justice Department answers the New Mexico suit with release or resistance.
- Whether Transparency Act II advances or stalls on presidential support.
- Whether House Republicans close the probe with referrals before the midterms.