US House Releases 33,000 Epstein Investigation Documents

The US House Oversight Committee has released over 33,000 pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following a subpoena issued to the Department of Justice. The released files mainly consist of previously public court documents and records, with some new material including an interview with Justice Department official Todd Blanche. Committee Chairman James Comer emphasized ongoing efforts to upload the documents for public transparency, while more records are expected with redactions to protect victim identities. The release comes amid criticism of President Donald Trump and his administration for hesitating to release additional Epstein-related files despite campaign promises of transparency. The bipartisan pressure, including efforts by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie for a floor vote, reflects broader political tensions within the Republican party as leaders seek to manage unrest. Democrats argue that the release is largely a distraction from a continued White House cover-up, highlighting the contentious political environment surrounding the investigation.