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Epstein Files Transparency Act II faces renewed push in Congress

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Congress is set to resume investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein files following the midterm elections, with a top House Democrat promising renewed scrutiny. A bipartisan effort, led by Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, aims to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This bill would empower state attorneys general, local prosecutors, and victims to sue the U.S. attorney general over withheld or redacted records, and would mandate the provision of certain unredacted documents to victims. The issue gained traction during the midterm campaigns, with Democrats using it in attack ads against Republicans. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 Dansk(DA) · Avery Lotz ·

    Epstein files back in spotlight after midterms

    <p>Congress returns next week facing a renewed push for transparency over the Jeffrey <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/epstein-files" target="_blank">Epstein</a> files, as a top House Democrat promises new investigations following the party's <a href="https://www.ax…

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