Congress challenges DOJ over missing, mishandled Epstein records
The Battle Over Epstein Files
After the Justice Department’s large Epstein document dump, reporters and lawmakers uncovered apparent gaps, including dozens of withheld or removed pages involving allegations connected to Donald Trump and other powerful figures. House Democrats and Sen. Ron Wyden are demanding explanations from DOJ, the DEA, and former officials like Pam Bondi, while Republicans such as Reps. Mace and Massie are also calling for deeper probes into Epstein’s network. The release has sparked resignations, public backlash, and scrutiny over DOJ’s handling of evidence, including the posting of nude images, fueling broader questions about institutional accountability and whether all potential crimes and accomplices are being fully investigated. Together, these stories chart an escalating fight between Congress and DOJ over transparency, victim justice, and political influence in the Epstein case.