Senators Clash, Democrats Urge Pressure Over Epstein Files

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has reignited political tensions in the U.S. as Democrats push for the release of Epstein-related documents, accusing Republicans of attempting to hide the truth. Senator Cory Booker confronted Senator John Cornyn during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, emphasizing the public's right to know the extent of Epstein's connections. Democrats have launched attack ads in Republican-held districts urging voters to pressure their representatives to disclose the Epstein files, accusing Republicans of shutting down Congress to prevent transparency. President Donald Trump, who had a long-standing friendship with Epstein, has denied any wrongdoing and labeled the Epstein investigation a "scam" and a "Democrat con job." Meanwhile, Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who recently criticized the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, shifted her stance to accuse Democrats of trying to "resurrect" the case to damage Trump, suggesting this was a political response to allegations against former President Barack Obama. Despite calls for more information, the Department of Justice and FBI have declined to release the files, fueling conspiracy theories and dissatisfaction among Trump's supporters.