Blanche, Bondi hold closed-door meeting with lawmakers on Epstein files
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Attorney General Bondi and Deputy AG Blanche met privately with House Oversight lawmakers over Epstein files amid Democrat criticism.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met behind closed doors Wednesday with House Oversight Committee lawmakers to discuss files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a session that drew sharp criticism from Democrats. The meeting occurred as Bondi faces a subpoena from the same committee, adding tension to what was already a contentious exchange over the sensitive materials. Democrats objected to the short notice and closed-door format, viewing it as an attempt to limit transparency around Epstein-related documents. The dispute reflects broader tensions between the Trump administration and House Democrats over access to records tied to Epstein and potentially implicated individuals. Control of Epstein materials has become a high-profile political issue, with pressure mounting on the administration to release or clarify the contents of sealed files.
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Attorney General Bondi faces a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee regarding the meeting and Epstein files.
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