US DOJ under fire over Epstein files, Blanche hearing

Timeline

1. about 18 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Jeffrey Epstein Received $25 Million for Assisting Edmond de Rothschild’s DOJ Settlement

   Jeffrey Epstein earned a $25 million fee for aiding Edmond de Rothschild’s DOJ settlement; bank records show extensive contact with Ariane de Rothschild, who denied knowledge of his crimes.

2. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 20 sources

   Todd Blanche faces Senate grilling over DOJ controversies

   Todd Blanche, Trump’s former lawyer, faced Senate scrutiny over the dead anti‑weaponization fund, Epstein file handling, crypto unit dismantling and law‑enforcement support during his AG confirmation hearing.

3. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Todd Blanche faces contempt fine and legal scrutiny over Epstein files and press subpoenas

   Acting AG Todd Blanche faces a contempt fine for blocking Epstein files, press subpoenas over a Qatar plane story, and a judge’s ruling that a Trump‑backed IRS‑immunity settlement was illegal.

4. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   US Department of Justice faces criticism over handling of Jeffrey Epstein files

   The US DOJ’s partial release of Epstein files and denial of redaction‑training documents spark legal challenges and criticism over transparency and victim protections.

5. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Todd Blanche's former colleague decries his transformation ahead of AG confirmation

   Mimi Rocah, a former colleague, says she is shocked and disgusted by Todd Blanche’s conduct, citing his past reputation versus recent actions like meeting Ghislaine Maxwell, as he prepares for his attorney‑gen.

6. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Lesley Groff Accused by Epstein Survivors of Lying to Congress

   Six Epstein survivors say aide Lesley Groff lied to the House Oversight Committee about never meeting the victims, handling their IDs and paying them cash.

7. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Epstein files reignite scrutiny of high‑profile figures and practitioner abuse

   Epstein document releases spur analysis of practitioner abuse and boost search interest in prominent figures like Clinton, Trump, Musk, Gates and Prince Andrew.

8. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Todd Blanche’s sneaker dispute sparks tension at Trump‑admin party in Washington

   At a Washington D.C. Trump‑admin party, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche clashed with former appointee Lindsey Halligan over his sneakers, a moment reported by the Daily Mail.

9. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Jeffrey Epstein case draws new scrutiny as DOJ redacts financial files and congressional hearings probe death

   Surveillance footage and guard misconduct fuel new Congressional hearings on Jeffrey Epstein's death, while the DOJ redacts financial reports tied to his offshore company that moved millions after his arrest.

10. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Todd Blanche faces opposition from 1,200 former DOJ staff

    Over 1,200 former DOJ employees urged the Senate to reject acting AG Todd Blanche, citing attacks on the department’s apolitical workforce, alleged vindictive prosecutions and mass resignations.

11. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US Justice Department Defends Epstein File Redactions and Plans Appeal

    The US Justice Department rejected a court order to unredact Epstein files, defending the redactions and planning an appeal, while lawmakers and the public demand full disclosure of the high‑profile documents.

12. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    U.S. Justice Department defends withholding additional Epstein files

    The Justice Department seeks to keep more Epstein investigation files sealed, citing victim privacy and legal exemptions, and asks for a 60‑day extension to appeal a court order.

13. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Doug Band testifies to House Oversight Committee on Clinton‑Epstein links

    Doug Band, former Clinton aide, testified before the House Oversight Committee, facing questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and retracting his claim that Bill Clinton visited Epstein’s island.

14. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Jeffrey Epstein email releases intensify public scrutiny

    DOJ releases millions of Jeffrey Epstein emails, driving spikes in public searches and the creation of tools like Jmail to parse the archive; high‑profile names and redaction issues dominate discussion.

15. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US Judge Orders DOJ to Release Unredacted Epstein Files

    Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the DOJ to release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files or explain the redactions, demanding interview notes on alleged Trump allegations and a full redaction log.

16. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 26 sources

    Leon Black Testifies Before House Oversight on Epstein Payments

    Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, admitting $158 M paid to Jeffrey Epstein for tax advice, denied wrongdoing, refused NDA questions and was subpoenaed for further deposition.

17. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Bill Gates admits multiple extramarital affairs linked to Jeffrey Epstein

    Bill Gates told a U.S. congressional panel he had three affairs with women tied to Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging Epstein’s knowledge but denying any blackmail.

18. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bill Gates testifies to Congress about possible Jeffrey Epstein blackmail over affairs

    Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee that Jeffrey Epstein may have considered blackmailing him over his extramarital affairs, confirming his 2011‑14 ties to Epstein and denying wrongdoing.

19. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    US Judge Orders DOJ to Release Censored Jeffrey Epstein Files

    Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the U.S. Justice Department to release all censored Epstein files, including emails about a “video of torture” and a Trump abuse allegation, by July 2, after a lawsuit by journalist

20. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Leon Black and Bill Gates Testify Before U.S. House Oversight Committee on Epstein Links

    Leon Black and Bill Gates testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, addressing their financial and personal ties to Jeffrey Epstein amid a wider congressional probe.

21. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Bill Gates says he may have been near Jeffrey Epstein's victims during congressional testimony

    Bill Gates testified he never directly interacted with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims but said he might have been near them, describing a strictly professional past relationship with Epstein.

22. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Bill Gates testifies on alleged Epstein extortion, reveals affairs

    Bill Gates testified to Congress, admitting affairs with three women and saying Jeffrey Epstein tried to use that information to extort him, but no extortion occurred.

23. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Lesley Groff testifies before US House Oversight Committee, says she never recognized underage victims

    Lesley Groff, former aide to Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the US House Oversight Committee, denying she ever recognized underage victims and saying no one sounded underage during her 18‑year tenure.

24. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 42 sources

    Bill Gates testifies before US Congress on Jeffrey Epstein ties

    Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were a grave mistake; he denied blackmail but feared Epstein might use his affairs as leverage, admitted three extramarital liais­

25. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Todd Blanche Faces State Bar Complaint Amid Push for Senate Confirmation

    State AGs back Todd Blanche’s attorney‑general nomination, citing crime‑fighting record, while a bar complaint by former judges accuses him of ethics violations over a compensation fund, IRS audit shield and JD

26. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Jeffrey Epstein death: New York Times investigation points to suicide and jail lapses

    The New York Times’ investigation, drawing on extensive interviews and records, says Jeffrey Epstein’s death is more likely suicide, exposing repeated suicidal behavior and prison staff’s failure to intervene.

27. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Todd Blanche nominated as US Attorney General amid sheriff endorsement and special counsel push

    Sheriffs from 19 western states back Todd Blanche’s US Attorney General nomination, while the Broadview Six push for a special counsel to investigate alleged DOJ misconduct in ICE protest cases.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Jeffrey Epstein survivors urge US officials to probe alleged network of powerful men

    Epstein survivors presented DOJ files to House Oversight Chair James Comer, urging a deeper probe of alleged ties to powerful men, after earlier reports linked the case to a modeling‑industry recruitment chain.

29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Melinda French Gates Says She Recognized Jeffrey Epstein as Evil, Calls for Justice System Reform

    Melinda French Gates said she instantly sensed Jeffrey Epstein’s evil, urged women to trust instincts, and criticized the justice system while Bill Gates testified before Congress about their ties to Epstein.

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Bill and Melinda French Gates face new scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein ties

    Bill Gates testified on his 2011‑2014 contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, saying Epstein tried to blackmail him; Melinda French Gates called Epstein “evil” and criticised the justice system in a Guardian interview.

31. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Jeffrey Epstein Linked to Bill Gates Testimony and Modeling Industry Exploitation

    Bill Gates denied any contact with Jeffrey Epstein’s properties and said Epstein tried to blackmail him, while documents show Epstein’s post‑conviction links to the modeling industry that facilitated continued

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bill Gates Testifies Epstein Attempted Blackmail Over Infidelity

    Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee Epstein tried to blackmail him over infidelity, a claim he denied any illegal involvement and called a grave mistake.

33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Bill Gates testifies before US Congress on Epstein ties

    Bill Gates testified before the US House Oversight Committee, denying knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, saying Epstein attempted blackmail over his infidelities, and that he cut ties in 2014.

34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bill Gates says Epstein blackmailed him over affairs in US testimony

    Bill Gates told a US House committee that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed him using details of his affairs, acknowledging meetings after Epstein’s 2008 conviction and prompting a Gates Foundation review.

35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Todd Blanche faces survivor backlash over DOJ nomination amid Epstein file controversy

    Todd Blanche, Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, faces criticism from Epstein survivors and a NY Times report over his role in handling the Epstein files and a secret White House meeting.

36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bill Gates testifies before US Congress on Jeffrey Epstein ties

    Bill Gates testified before a US House committee, denying criminal ties to Jeffrey Epstein, stating he never visited Epstein’s properties and alleging Epstein tried to blackmail him over personal affairs.

37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bill Gates says Jeffrey Epstein tried to blackmail him over infidelities

    Bill Gates told Congress Epstein tried to blackmail him over his affairs, denied illegal activity, and said their contact ended in 2014.

38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bill Gates Testifies Before US Congress on Jeffrey Epstein Ties

    Bill Gates testified before a US House committee, denying involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, calling his contacts a “huge mistake,” and pledging to help deliver justice to victims.

39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 34 sources

    Bill Gates calls meeting with Jeffrey Epstein a grave error in congressional testimony

    Bill Gates told a U.S. congressional panel his 2011‑2014 meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were a grave error; he denied seeing illegal acts, said Epstein tried to blackmail him over affairs, and cut ties in 2014.

40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Bill Gates testifies before US House committee on Epstein abuse scandal

    Bill Gates testified before a US House committee, denied wrongdoing in the Epstein case, said Epstein tried to blackmail him over affairs, and expressed regret for meeting him.

41. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bill Gates testifies before US House committee, says meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were a mistake

    Bill Gates testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, saying his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were a serious error, he never victimized anyone, and Epstein tried to exploit personal information about

42. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Todd Blanche nominated as US Attorney General by Trump

    Donald Trump nominated former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as permanent US Attorney General; his interim tenure drew criticism over a $1.8 billion compensation fund and handling of Epstein files, and Senate vet

43. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 37 sources

    Bill Gates testifies before US House Oversight Committee on Jeffrey Epstein ties

    Bill Gates testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, expressing regret over their meetings (2011‑2014), and noting an external review of the Gates Found

44. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Jeffrey Epstein victims face renewed harassment after DOJ file release

    DOJ’s faulty release of Epstein files exposed victims’ identities, sparking threats, stalking and lawsuits alleging privacy violations.

45. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Trump nominates former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General

    Donald Trump nominated former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, sparking a likely Senate showdown amid criticism over a scrapped $1.8 bn fund and his handling of Epstein files.

46. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Draws Scrutiny Over Epstein File Handling

    Todd Blanche’s AG nomination faces Senate scrutiny over his role in the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and other high‑profile investigations.

47. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    US House Oversight Committee hears from Epstein’s former assistants

    Former Epstein aides Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff testified before the US House Oversight Committee, accusing Ghislaine Maxwell of enabling Epstein’s abuse and highlighting Groff’s central role in his affairs.

48. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pam Bondi says Todd Blanche oversaw release of Epstein files

    Pam Bondi testified that Todd Blanche oversaw the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, prompting House Oversight scrutiny and raising questions about her U.S. Attorney General nomination.

49. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Pam Bondi blames Acting AG Todd Blanche for mishandling Epstein files

    Pam Bondi accused Acting AG Todd Blanche of mishandling the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, prompting Democrats to seek a subpoena and intensifying DOJ scrutiny.

50. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Jes Staley to Testify Before US Congress on Jeffrey Epstein Ties

    Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley will testify before the US House Oversight Committee about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing scrutiny of his UK finance‑sector ban and prior JPMorgan‑Epsten

51. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    US Congress probes Jeffrey Epstein case as survivors push for accountability

    US Congress conducts bipartisan hearings on Jeffrey Epstein, with survivors demanding investigations and accountability, while European officials resign over ties.

52. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Pam Bondi Defends DOJ’s Epstein Files Release Amid Congressional Criticism

    Pam Bondi testified that the DOJ fulfilled the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but Democrats and a former DOJ official say she avoided responsibility and obstructed transparency.

53. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Sarah Kellen testifies to House Oversight Committee on years of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein

    Sarah Kellen says Jeffrey Epstein sexually and psychologically abused her for years, detailing rape, control, and lack of law‑enforcement support.

54. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    House Oversight Committee Questions Guard Who Says She Was Last Person to See Jeffrey Epstein Alive

    House Oversight Committee questioned guard Tova Noel, who says she was the last to see Jeffrey Epstein alive, amid claims of special treatment.

55. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    US Justice Department releases millions of Epstein documents

    US Justice Dept unveils over 3 million Epstein files, exposing a global sex‑trafficking network linked to top politicians.

56. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Jeffrey Epstein victim testifies about abuse while on house arrest at Florida hearing

    Former Epstein model Roza testified in Florida that he abused her while on house arrest and condemned the DOJ’s mishandling of the Epstein files.

57. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pam Bondi set to be represented by DOJ official in forthcoming Epstein interview

    DOJ official to represent former Florida AG Pam Bondi in upcoming Epstein interview, sparking ethics concerns.

58. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pam Bondi to testify in House Epstein probe next month

    Former Florida AG Pam Bondi to testify in House Oversight Epstein probe next month; contempt resolution filed.

59. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US GAO to probe DOJ handling of Epstein files under congressional oversight

    GAO to probe DOJ handling of Epstein files amid bipartisan concerns over exposing victims' information.