Jeffrey Epstein files

Lisa Murkowski has not decided on Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general, despite the Justice Department securing multiple large settlements for Alaska. Blanche, currently acting attorney general, is seeking Murkowski's support amid criticism over past actions, including the Epstein files release and a controversial funding initiative.

JD Vance, the US vice-president, admitted the Trump administration mishandled the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, stating 'we absolutely screwed up the comms.' The Department of Justice delayed releasing documents related to the convicted sex offender, drawing bipartisan disapproval.

JD Vance, the US vice-president, admitted the administration botched the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files release, stating 'we absolutely screwed up the comms.' The Department of Justice delayed releasing documents related to Epstein, drawing bipartisan criticism and creating a political liability for Donald Trump.

The House Freedom Caucus faces leadership changes as prominent members leave, with current chair Andy Harris term-limited. Potential new leaders include Eric Burlison, Andrew Clyde, Brandon Gill, Clay Higgins, and Andy Ogles.

Republicans who advocated for releasing Jeffrey Epstein files faced backlash from President Donald Trump, impacting their political careers. GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie drew Trump's ire over the Epstein files and other issues.

Primary elections in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina showed Democrats rallying around Graham Platner after his victory in Maine, while Donald Trump reinforced his influence within the GOP by aiding the defeat of a candidate advocating for the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. The results provided mixed signals about the direction of both parties ahead of November’s midterms.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the transcript from a closed-door meeting with Pam Bondi about the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi declined to answer several questions during the meeting and attributed responsibility to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Pam Bondi attended a closed-door Oversight Committee interview regarding Jeffrey Epstein files. She avoided answering questions from reporters upon entering the hearing room.

Pam Bondi will appear before the House Oversight Committee to discuss the DOJ's release of Jeffrey Epstein files. She will be accompanied by Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, which has raised questions from Democrats.

President Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S., citing Mandelson's past involvement with files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer admitted he 'exercised wrong judgment' in the selection.