Congress Pushes for Epstein Files, Maxwell Subpoenaed

Mounting pressure faces President Trump and his administration over handling the Jeffrey Epstein files, with bipartisan officials calling for transparency and speculating about a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche recently interviewed Maxwell, prompting suspicion of a cover-up and intensifying scrutiny. The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Maxwell, while Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna have introduced the 'Epstein Files Transparency Act' to compel federal disclosure of documents related to Epstein. Speaker Mike Johnson opposes a pardon, Massie is open to one if Maxwell provides useful information, and Khanna rejects the idea due to Maxwell’s dishonesty. DOJ officials have pledged to release more information from Maxwell's interviews at a later date. The episode has fueled continued skepticism among Trump’s base and calls for full transparency.