Jeffrey Epstein.

Republicans Quash Schumer Bid To Unseal Epstein Files

September 17, 2025 9:29 am

WASHINGTON — A sudden bid by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to force the release of government records tied to Jeffrey Epstein collapsed on Wednesday, after Republicans swiftly moved to block the effort in a rare floor clash.

By a narrow 51-to-49 vote, the Senate tabled Schumer’s amendment, which he had quietly slipped into the annual defense authorization bill. The proposal would have compelled Attorney General Pam Bondi to hand over any Justice Department files connected to Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender whose network of associates continues to stir public speculation.

Two Republicans — Senators Josh Hawley of …

Republicans Block Schumer Push To Unseal Epstein Files

September 11, 2025 9:06 am

In a dramatic but short-lived skirmish on the Senate floor, Republicans on Wednesday swiftly quashed a surprise attempt by Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to force the Justice Department to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender whose shadow still looms over American politics.

By a 51-49 vote, the Senate tabled Schumer’s amendment, which had been quietly attached to the must-pass annual defense bill. The measure would have compelled Attorney General Pam Bondi to turn over any available documents relating to Epstein and his network of associates. Two Republicans — Missouri’s Josh Hawley and Kentucky’s …

Democrats Slam DOJ Over Epstein Files Release As Misleading

September 3, 2025 8:22 am

Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee criticized the Department of Justice on Tuesday, saying nearly all documents recently released concerning disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were already public. They urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to comply with a congressional subpoena and release all unredacted records.

In a statement, committee Democrats said their initial review of the 33,295 pages showed that 97% of the materials had already been disclosed by federal, state, or local authorities.

“The 33,000 pages of Epstein documents (House Oversight Committee Chairman) James Comer has decided to ‘release’ were already mostly public information. To …

FBI Arrests Ghislaine Maxwell, Girlfriend Of Paedophile Jeff Epstein

July 3, 2020 7:13 am

The FBI arrested on Thursday Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Maxwell, 58, was arrested in Bradford, New Hampshire, where she had been laying low since December, the FBI said.

She was arrested on U.S. charges of luring underage girls so that Epstein could sexually abuse them.

The FBI arrest of the British socialite is the latest twist in the mystery of Epstein, who went from a high school math teacher to high-flying lifestyle of private Caribbean islands and powerful connections that his victims say allowed him to abuse …