Senate Democrats Seek Epstein Files via “Rule of Five”
Senate Democrats are exploring new angles in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, particularly focusing on potential national security risks. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has raised concerns that adversaries could exploit Epstein-related materials for blackmail, prompting calls for transparency. To further investigate, Schumer, along with six other senators, is invoking a rarely used law to request the Epstein case files, aiming to compel their delivery to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Although it is unclear what measures could be enforced if the Trump administration refuses to comply, the Democrats are pressing for the release of the documents by August 15, 2025, and a briefing for committee staff by August 29, 2025.
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