BBC News | US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s inspector general has opened an investigation to determine whether the agency is complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law requiring the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. The audit will review how the DOJ identified, collected and produced responsive material, as well as its redaction and withholding procedures, and may address other issues that arise. Since the law’s enactment in November 2025, the DOJ has made roughly 2.7 million of more than three million files publicly available, though some were removed after privacy complaints from survivors and others remain sealed for ongoing investigations. Lawmakers such as Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Tom Massie have pushed for the independent review, criticizing the department for perceived delays and for protecting powerful figures, while survivors and critics demand accountability and oppose any pardon for Maxwell. The investigation comes amid broader scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein case, including accidental withholding of interview summaries involving unsubstantiated accusations against former President Donald Trump.

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BBC News | US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s inspector general has opened an investigation to determine whether the agency is complying with the 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. While the DOJ says it has made roughly 2.7 million documents publicly available out of an estimated six million, critics—including lawmakers Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie— argue that many files remain hidden, citing privacy concerns for survivors and claims that the department is shielding powerful individuals. The watchdog’s audit will review the identification, collection, production, redaction and withholding of the material, and may address additional issues uncovered during the review. Massie recently told the BBC he remains unsatisfied with the lack of accountability, demanding that those responsible be “perp‑walked” to jail, while the files also contain numerous references to former President Donald Trump, whom he denies any wrongdoing.

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Home - CBSNews.com | DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law

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The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General announced it will audit the agency’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act— a law signed by former President Trump that required the DOJ to release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days. The audit will examine how the department identified, collected, redacted, and released the material, as well as how it handled post‑release concerns, after months of bipartisan criticism that the DOJ missed the deadline, released only a portion of the material, and later removed tens of thousands of pages. While the department ultimately disclosed more than 3 million pages, about 2.7 million remain publicly available after over 47 000 files were taken down, prompting survivors and lawmakers—led by Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie—to call for an independent review. In response, President Trump nominated career attorney Don Berthiaume, who has been serving as the acting watchdog, to become the department’s next inspector general.

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Today I received a political flier from a #RoKhanna challenger suggesting that he trades stocks with a conflict of interests and possibly acting on inside information.

"Nancy Pelosi Overtaken By Ro Khanna's 112% AI Stock Outperformance Vs S&P 500 — 'There Is A New King,' Says Anthony Pompliano"

by Ananya Gairola
April 10, 2026

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/nancy-pelosi-overtaken-ro-khannas-023114207.html

Ro Khanna criticizes the White House for not disclosing the cost of the war in Iran, which is reportedly $1 billion daily. He highlights that the President’s $1.5 trillion defense request could increase defense spending to nearly 70% of the discretionary budget. #RoKhanna #DefenseSpending

Khanna argues that the Trump administration prioritizes billionaires and war over essential services like edu... https://instagr.am/p/DXZcVdQhKbf/

Senator Ro Khanna highlights a pivotal moment as the majority of Senate Democrats oppose military sales to Israel, emphasizing the moral concerns of young Americans. He stresses the need for justice and a Palestinian state while ensuring a secure Israel. #RoKhanna #Israel

Khanna recalls telling Netanyahu that despite winning battles, Israel has “lost the next generation in America” due to perceiv... https://instagr.am/p/DXYJ-LjBSTL/

#RoKhanna criticizes the DNC for rejecting a resolution against APEC’s $14M dark money in Illinois primaries. He urges future #Democratic leaders to reject APEC funds and oppose further military aid to Israel. #Politics #APEC

#RoKhanna emphasizes, “Anyone who hopes to lead this party must condemn and reject APEC money.” He also calls for Democrats to reject all super PACs in primaries, highlighti... https://instagr.am/p/DXN6O-qhVbH/

#NaomiKlein, #BernieSanders, and #RoKhanna Roundtable Explores Future of AI
“#AI is the most far-reaching and pivotal technological revolution in the history of humanity,” notes the Sanders Institute. “The choices we make now will determine whether those changes make the world better or worse.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/artificial-intelligence-policy

from #CommonDreams
Brett Wilkins
Apr 14, 2026

Turning to #Khanna and Klein, the senator asked: “What are the motives of these guys? Do the American people think that Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are sitting up nights saying, ‘Wow, we got this #technology, we’re going to improve life for working people?’”

Klein contended that “their motives are exactly the opposite, and they’re very blunt about this, that they are in a race to reach something that they call AGI—artificial general intelligence—or even something beyond that, superintelligence.”

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