yahoo news | Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Arrives for Closed-Door Epstein Files...

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Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee on May 29, 2026 for a closed‑door deposition on her handling of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, arriving with a white throat bandage after announcing a thyroid‑cancer diagnosis. In her opening statement she acknowledged “redaction errors” in the initial release of the Epstein materials and said she had delegated the process to then‑deputy attorney general Todd Blanche. The hearing, held in Bondi’s personal capacity and attended by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon as government counsel, was framed by committee chair James Comer as an effort to provide truth and justice for Epstein survivors, who criticized the Justice Department’s past handling of the case. Bondi’s testimony is the thirteenth in the committee’s multi‑year Epstein investigation, which continues to schedule further high‑profile depositions as lawmakers push for greater transparency and the release of more unreleased files.

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qwant news | Thomas Massie Vows to Release More High-Profile Names Linked to Epstein Before Leaving Office

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Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R‑KY) told NBC’s Meet the Press that, before his congressional term ends, he will push to release additional high‑profile names identified in the “over‑redacted” Jeffrey Epstein files, accusing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel of withholding key evidence and concealing the scope of Epstein’s sex‑trafficking network. Massie said he has already disclosed three billionaires—Leon Black, former JPMorgan CEO Jes Staley, and Leslie Wexner—and claimed even First Lady Melania Trump doubts Epstein acted alone. He warned that convictions are unlikely under the current Justice Department leadership but vowed to continue demanding full disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act regardless of whether he remains in Congress.

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yahoo news | Rogue Republican Massie Drops Melania Epstein Files Bomb

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Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who recently lost his House primary, told “Meet the Press” that Melania Trump “knows” Jeffrey Epstein did not act alone and warned that the Attorney General and FBI director are withholding millions of redacted files, impeding convictions. Massie said he has already identified three billionaire donors implicated in the scandal and urged the upcoming officials to fulfill the Epstein Files Transparency Act’s requirement to release the documents. While Melania Trump has denied any personal connection to Epstein, she has called for public congressional hearings and further investigation into the case. Massie pledged to continue pressing for the files’ release even after leaving Congress, joining other lawmakers in naming additional individuals they allege were involved in Epstein’s network.

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ABC News: Top Stories | Former Epstein assistant to appear before House committee

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Former personal assistant Sarah Kellen, who worked for convicted sex‑offender Jeffrey Epstein, is set to appear before the House Oversight Committee in a closed‑door interview as part of the panel’s broader investigation into the federal handling of the Epstein case. Court filings and Justice Department records show Kellen repeatedly alleges that Epstein psychologically dominated and sexually abused her for years, forcing her to schedule his daily massages and inadvertently facilitating the abuse of underage girls, though she claims she didn’t realize the victims were minors at the time. Federal prosecutors examined potential charges against her but ultimately decided not to pursue an indictment, citing her status as a victim coerced by Epstein. The committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, plans to hear additional witnesses—including other Epstein aides and high‑profile figures—before issuing a report later this year.

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The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Ex-Boyfriend Reveals Ghislaine Maxwell’s Greedy Demand by Josh Fiallo

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Ted Waitt, the billionaire founder of Gateway, testified before the House Oversight Committee that he ended his seven‑year relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2010 by giving her a $7.2 million “palimony” payment—plus monthly allowance while they dated—to help her maintain the lavish lifestyle she was accustomed to, noting she was unhappy with the amount and wanted more. He said he never received any written agreement, had no knowledge of her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein until after their split, and now regrets ever associating with her, especially given her later conviction for sex‑trafficking crimes. Waitt’s testimony also highlighted his prior wealth, their overlapping timelines with Epstein, and past social connections to figures such as Bill Clinton, while he affirmed he gave no further funds after the breakup.

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The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Epstein Reporter Reveals Why She Thinks Ghislaine Is Lining Up a Lifeline by Julia Ornedo

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Reporter Julie K. Brown, whose investigative work helped bring down Jeffrey Epstein, says she believes Ghislaine Maxwell will eventually secure a pardon or commutation because she “knows too much” about Epstein’s crimes and can potentially release damaging information on powerful men, including a note referencing Wall Street billionaire Leon Black. Maxwell, serving a 20‑year sentence in Texas, has a lawyer who is optimistic about a clemency chance, while former President Donald Trump has not ruled it out. The prospect of a pardon has sparked division: some Republican lawmakers support it, but many MAGA supporters and Epstein survivors, including figures like Marjorie Taylor‑Greene, strongly oppose any relief for Maxwell, viewing her as a central abuser in the scandal.

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The New Republic | Comer Exposed for Plan to Effectively Kill Epstein Investigation by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have accused Rep. James Comer of replacing formal, oath‑bound hearings in the Epstein investigation with informal “roundtables” that lack subpoena power and rules, effectively neutering the probe; at the same time, President Donald Trump’s assertions that his administration has “obliterated” Iran’s navy, air force and missile capabilities are challenged by U.S. officials who say the majority of Iran’s naval fleet, two‑thirds of its air force, and a large portion of its missile stockpile remain operational; Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the FDA’s refusal to approve a promising melanoma drug, a decision that oncologists argue is unjustified and endangers patients; and Republican leaders are facing backlash after Virginia voters approved a redistricting map that could give Democrats several additional House seats, prompting Trump to claim voter fraud and criticize the referendum’s wording.

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