Democrats accuse DoJ of not releasing millions of Epstein files despite legal requirement Justice department on Friday released 3m pages and lawmakers accuse it of not releasing roughly 50% of records The Guardian - US · Jan 31
What else can be done to force Trump’s DoJ to release all the Epstein files? Legal experts weigh in The deadline for Trump’s justice department to release the files came and went, but experts say there are still options The Guardian - US · Jan 24
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Leads Opposition to New DHS Bill: 'ICE Is Completely and Totally Out of Control' During a Jan. 21 caucus meeting, Jeffries said Democratic leadership made five requests for ICE accountability measures and related language that were rejected by Republicans, the sources said. Latin Times · Jan 21
Judge rules against lawmakers pressing for monitor to ensure release of Epstein files A judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case says two members of Congress lack the legal right to intervene and press their demand for a court-appointed observer to ensure the government complies with a new law ordering release of its files on Jeffrey Epstein The Independent UK · Jan 21
Judge denies lawmaker request for compliance on Epstein files law A judge in New York on Wednesday denied a request from lawmakers to appoint someone to oversee DOJ's compliance with the Epstein files law. Roll Call · Jan 21
New California Wealth Tax Heads to the 2026 Ballot: Who Would Pay, What's at Stake and What Happens Next A proposed tax on extreme wealth in California is moving closer to voters. Here's what it means for high earners and others in the Golden State. Kiplinger · Jan 20
The unexpected GOP rebels: These Republicans have had enough of Trump after one year and are standing up to him ANALYSIS: From two Kentucky libertarians to one of his loudest supporters to a retiring senator ‘sick of stupid’ to a swing district Republican, Eric Garcia writes about the few Republicans willing to stand up to the president The Independent UK · Jan 20
How Donald Trump broke Congress and rendered ‘separation of powers’ meaningless in just a year ANALYSIS: Republicans have largely rolled over for Trump and those who criticized him, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, have seen their political careers all but ended, Eric Garcia writes. The Independent UK · Jan 20
The Epstein files deadline passed a month ago. Lawmakers show little interest to force Trump’s DOJ to release the rest January 19 marks one month since the December 19 deadline in the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed The Independent UK · Jan 19
Giant version of Epstein birthday card allegedly from Trump is placed on National Mall in DC Group behind Trump and Epstein ‘holding hands’ statue strikes again in time for dead pedophile’s birthday The Independent UK · Jan 19
DOJ Seeks to Block Independent Monitor From Releasing Epstein Files in Maxwell Case The DOJ has moved to block an independent monitor from overseeing the release of Epstein files in the Maxwell case, arguing lawmakers have no legal standing to demand oversight. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
Epstein victims’ advocates express outrage over slow release of files Deadline mandated by Epstein Files Transparency Act long past, but millions of documents have still not been released The Guardian - US · Jan 19
Nearly all Epstein files still unreleased a month after Congress deadline Over 2 million documents are under DoJ review despite ‘legal obligation’ from Epstein Files Transparency Act The Guardian - US · Jan 19
DOJ Suddenly Barred Congress From Release of Epstein Records Despite Transparency Act The DOJ rejected lawmakers' request to appoint an independent monitor for the release of the Epstein files. International Business Times UK · Jan 17
The Independent UK · Jan 17 Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor said Friday that a judge lacks the authority to appoint a neutral expert to oversee the public release of documents in the sex trafficking probe of financier Jeffrey Epstein and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell
International Business Times · Jan 14 Republican Demands Pam Bondi Explain Epstein Files Delay to House Committee Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie called for U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify regarding the delay of the release of the files relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Congress rails against the DOJ’s skirting of Epstein: ‘The exact opposite of what they’re supposed to do’ Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna also push for the appointment of a special master to force the files’ release
Roll Call · Jan 9 Lawmakers push for DOJ compliance with Epstein disclosure law Lawmakers sought to ensure the release of documents about Jeffrey Epstein this week, after the Justice Department blew through a deadline.
The Guardian - US · Jan 8 US congressmen ask judge to appoint official to force release of all Epstein files Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie seek to compel justice department to release full set of files
The Guardian - US · Jan 8 Tech titans divided over whether to pay billionaire tax or flee California State residents worth more than $1bn could face one-off, 5% tax to help fund education, food assistance and healthcare
Roll Call · Jan 7 House GOP hearing highlights Minnesota fraud concerns - Roll Call House Republicans sought Wednesday to draw attention to an emerging scandal in Minnesota of misuse of federal funds by Somali communities.
We Got This Covered · Jan 6 Epstein files were supposed to be released in 30 days, the DOJ just admitted how long it could actually take Are they dragging this on purpose?
The Guardian - US · Jan 3 ‘It sends a horrible signal’: US politicians react to capture of Nicolás Maduro Republicans cheer capture of Venezuelan leader, but Democrats say it ‘risks pulling our nation into another war’
International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2025 Tech Billionaires Warn of California Exodus as 5% Wealth Tax Sparks Panic Tech billionaires threaten to flee California as a proposed 5% wealth tax sparks panic among Silicon Valley founders.
Fortune · Dec 28, 2025 California tech founders unload on a proposed state wealth tax that already has some billionaires preparing an escape. 'I am screwed for life' "One market correction, nationalization event, or prohibition of divestiture (not at all uncommon during wartime) and I am screwed for life."