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DoJ watchdog will investigate release of Epstein files – US politics live **A majority of Americans
DoJ) is opening an investigation into whether the agency is complying with a law passed by Congress forcing the release of files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein
DoJ’s handling of these files. While the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) mandated that the justice department release all investigative
DoJ) website. Surrey are the third British police force criminally investigating after revelations in the Epstein files
DoJ) to release the entirety of the so-called Epstein files, [a lawsuit](https://meidasnews.com/news/katie-phang-sues-doj-over-alleged-violations-of-epstein-files-transparency-law) filed in Washington DC alleges. The action on Monday by Katie Phang, an investigative
files, with several others assessing claims about flights linked to the disgraced financier entering the UK. Police investigating the former Prince Andrew believe obtaining the original Epstein documents is “hugely important”. Currently they and other
files have been in discussions with the special crime division of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which authorises criminal charges in England and Wales. Thames Valley police is investigating [Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/prince-andrew),
investigations triggered by other revelations in the Epstein files, with several others assessing claims about flights linked to the disgraced financier entering the UK. Challenges currently facing TVP include establishing whether Mountbatten-Windsor’s role
investigating the late financier and convicted sex offender, Bondi also said she was “not certain of the extent” Trump knew about the crimes of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Epstein
investigated me for month - FOUND NOTHING!!!", and mentioned years-old charges. "It is a treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye," the note says. "Watcha want me to do - Bust
DoJ inspector general to audit department’s compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act The US Department of Justice’s office of the inspector general (OIG) announced on Thursday that it is launching an audit
investigation of her former partner, the late Jeffrey Epstein, whose case had received renewed public scrutiny under Trump. Questions had arisen about how much powerful figures like Trump knew about Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring
investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6097x6097+1526+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb4%2F53%2Fca6f464b417da90c1b148b667388%2Fap26126541973850.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5814081/howard-lutnick-epstein-files-house-oversight-committee) ### [Politics](https://www.npr.org/sections/politics/) ### [Secretary Howard Lutnick is questioned by House lawmakers over his Epstein
DOJ has nixed the 'anti-weaponization' fund](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/01/g-s1-125268/justice-department-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-pause) Trump said at a dinner at the White House that he plans to nominate Blanche formally on Thursday, according to a video of the event
DoJ’s effort, but that it was Blanche who oversaw it. If formally nominated by Trump to be attorney general on a permanent basis, Blanche would require confirmation from the US Senate
investigating the financier's crimes. Democratic members of the committee have focused on scrutinising the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files. The hearing carries no legal authority, but was planned with the intention