Jeffrey Epstein, House and Republican
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Politicians from both sides of the aisle are increasing calls for the files tied to Jeffrey Epstein to be released.
In response to the criticism, Trump recently called for a federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein’s sex trafficking case — far short of the demands from his MAGA supporters to release all investigative records.
Calls grow from both parties for more transparency, as grand jury testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case requires a federal judge's approval to be released.
New polling shows bipartisan support for more information on the Epstein case as White House attempts to handwave the issue.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance seemed unlikely to satisfy many Republicans who are threatening to support a bipartisan bill to pry information from the Justice Department.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump would not recommend a special council to look into the Jeffrey Epstein case in the face of bipartisan calls for further investigation.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the imminent release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, including flight logs and names, while emphasizing the protection of over 200 victims' identities.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would send lawmakers home a day early for a five-week summer recess to avoid a political fight over the files.