Epstein Scandal
Congress, Trump align on Epstein files law amid clash over ‘sedition’ rhetoric
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Congress has passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, and President Donald Trump has signed it into law, requiring the Justice Department to release more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows earlier resistance from Trump allies to forcing disclosure and comes as the president faces backlash for branding a group of Democratic lawmakers’ military-themed video as ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death.’
Former President Bill Clinton refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting Republicans to pursue a contempt charge. The bipartisan subpoena aimed to question Clinton without accusing him of wrongdoing. Hillary Clinton is also expected to skip her scheduled appearance.
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A recent episode of Slate’s Amicus podcast, hosted by Dahlia Lithwick, explores what Jeffrey Epstein’s case reveals about justice, political pressure on the Trump-era Department of Justice, and the role of judges in checking abuses of power. Former federal prosecutor Mimi Rocah joins the discussion, which also touches on failed efforts to pursue criminal cases against figures like former FBI Director James Comey.