Justice Department leaders meet with lawmakers behind closed doors to quell Epstein files furor

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By  ALANNA DURKIN RICHERMarch 18, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Justice Department leaders meet with lawmakers behind closed doors to quell Epstein files furor

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Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Wednesday to address concerns regarding the Justice Department's handling of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation. The closed-door briefing aimed to quell bipartisan frustration over the release and management of millions of documents. Lawmakers have accused the Justice Department of withholding files and criticized redactions that exposed victim details. The committee issued a subpoena for Bondi to testify on April 14. Justice Department leaders maintain they have been transparent, offering access to unredacted files and answering questions, and deny shielding President Trump or other high-profile figures. They assert that while no evidence exists to prosecute others, they remain open to new information.

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