Epstein Files Released to Congress: First Batch Arrives, Review Begins
The delivery and review of the Epstein files released to Congress mark a turning point in the long-standing scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The Justice Department handed over a heavily redacted but substantial tranche of materials—spanning thousands of pages—to the House Oversight Committee on Friday.
Both Republicans and Democrats now have access to these records. While committee Republicans, led by Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), emphasize coordination with DOJ to protect victim identities and ongoing investigations, Democrats have signaled their intent to carefully scrutinize and eventually release the documents.
This initial batch is only a portion of what DOJ holds, with estimates suggesting over 33,000 pages have been transferred. However, Democrats criticize the release as insufficient—claiming only a small fraction of the files represent new content and that many key materials remain withheld.
Despite the incomplete release, the handover underscores bipartisan pressure for transparency, with lawmakers like Reps. Thomas Massie (R‑Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D‑Calif.) planning to pursue a floor vote to compel full disclosure once Congress resumes in September.
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Citations and further reading:
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/22/epstein-files-land-on-capitol-hill-00519851
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/08/22/epstein-files-release-house-doj/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/08/23/epstein-sex-trafficking-bondi-congress/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/25/jeffrey-epstein-documents-subpoena-congress
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