Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shared a purported birthday message from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, retrieved from Epstein’s estate as part of a subpoena. The message, which included a hand-drawn image and a typed conversation, was immediately disputed by Trump, who denied authorship and that the signature was his. The authenticity of the note is further complicated by previous examples of Trump’s signatures, as well as a denial from White House officials. The Committee also received Epstein’s will, nonprosecution agreement and other records.
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During a closed-door House Oversight Committee briefing with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, Representative Nancy Mace, a self-identified sexual assault survivor, experienced a “full-blown panic attack” and had to leave the meeting. The briefing was part of the committee’s investigation into the handling of Epstein’s case, aiming to provide a direct forum for survivors to share their experiences. Mace later shared that she struggled with hearing the victims’ stories and suffered physical symptoms. The Oversight Committee plans further action to review and release Epstein-related records.
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace experienced a panic attack and left a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims early, visibly emotional after hearing their stories. Mace later shared on social media that she is a recent survivor and had difficulty listening to the accounts. The meeting, part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation, involved six Epstein victims who met with members including Chairman James Comer and Speaker Mike Johnson. Speaker Johnson stated the objective is to investigate the Epstein case and ensure such events never happen again. The committee has begun releasing documents related to the case, while Democrats call for full compliance with subpoenas for further transparency.
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The House Oversight Committee released over 30,000 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, though a majority of the files were already publicly available. The release followed a subpoena from Chairman James Comer, who sought the “full, complete, unredacted Epstein Files,” yet notably did not subpoena former President Donald Trump. Democrats criticized the release, claiming it was a cover-up, while the released files included a video clip of a young woman recounting her experience and court documents from Ghislaine Maxwell’s case. The move comes as Congress returns from recess, with Epstein’s crimes and associated networks expected to be a prominent topic of discussion.
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Rather than demanding full transparency, Speaker Johnson scheduled a vote that would allow Republicans to direct the Oversight Committee to continue its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s case. This move comes as the House Oversight Committee plans to meet with Epstein’s victims to investigate mismanagement of the federal government’s investigation, the circumstances of Epstein’s death, and sex-trafficking rings. Representatives Massie and Khanna, who are advocating for the release of the Epstein files, view Johnson’s vote as political cover, allowing Republicans to appear to act while avoiding actual disclosure, with Massie planning to file a discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the files.
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The House Oversight Committee has withdrawn its request for testimony from Robert Mueller regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, citing Mueller’s health issues that prevent him from testifying. The committee previously issued a subpoena to Mueller last month, aiming to gather information relevant to their investigation due to his tenure as FBI director during the time Epstein was under investigation. This decision arises amid recent controversy surrounding the Epstein files and the Justice Department’s internal review. Mueller, who served as FBI director from 2001-2013, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021.
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House Oversight subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein estate, and it’s safe to say this could be a pivotal moment. Chairman James Comer is demanding a mountain of information, and it’s not just about what’s currently accessible. We’re talking about “documents and communications in its possession, custody, or control in unredacted form.” This includes the infamous “birthday book,” a document many believe could hold a wealth of information about Epstein’s associates and activities. It feels like the pieces are finally starting to fall into place, but the question is, where will they land?
Then there’s the sweeping scope of the request. The subpoena wants everything from Epstein’s bank accounts and financial transactions to flight logs and calendars, covering the period from January 1, 1990, through August 10, 2019.… Continue reading
The House Oversight Committee has begun reviewing the initial batch of Epstein files, sparking renewed scrutiny of Donald Trump and the Department of Justice. Representative Melanie Stansbury, a member of the Oversight Committee, has shed light on the ongoing investigation and its next steps. These documents promise to unveil new information related to Epstein’s network. Further details on the contents of the files are expected as the investigation continues.
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The focus on Jeffrey Epstein is resurfacing this week, as the House of Representatives’ Oversight Committee prepares to receive files from the Department of Justice’s investigation. Amidst scrutiny, Republicans, including former President Trump, face questions regarding the release of Epstein files. Despite denials and claims of no new investigation warranted, the issue persists, amplified by public interest and calls for transparency. The release of the files may force Republicans to address the matter, potentially conflicting with Trump’s desire to move past the scandal.
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The Justice Department will provide documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation to the House Oversight Committee, averting a potential separation of powers dispute. The records will be turned over beginning Friday, following a broad subpoena issued by the committee earlier this month. This commitment to transparency comes after an earlier decision by the FBI and Justice Department to not release further records. The House committee’s subpoena requested all documents and communications related to the Epstein and Maxwell cases, as well as communications between the current administration and the Justice Department regarding the case.
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