Justice Department Begins Epstein File Turnover to Congress

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced that the Justice Department will begin turning over files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein starting August 22, following a subpoena he issued demanding the full records by August 19. Comer acknowledged the large volume of records and the need for redactions to protect victim identities and sensitive material, which means it will take time for all documents to be produced. The subpoenas also seek testimony from high-profile figures including former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and several former top federal law enforcement officials. Comer praised the Trump Administration's commitment to transparency in this matter. The document release comes amid political tensions, with Democrats seeking to leverage the controversy to challenge Republicans, while Trump's allies circulate conspiracy theories regarding the files. The Justice Department has not commented on which specific records will be released.