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A political storm is brewing in Washington as divisions deepen over the Trump administration's refusal to release files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. House speaker Mike Johnson, a close Trump ally, broke ranks by expressing public support for the files' release, citing the need for transparency. However, he later voted to block a Democrat-led resolution calling for that very action. The justice department, led by attorney general Pam Bondi, denies the existence of a client list in the files, and maintains the matter is closed - sparking outrage among both Democrats and Trump’s MAGA supporters, who had been promised accountability. While bipartisan lawmakers are pressing for a House vote, Democrats in Congress and the Senate are pushing legislation to preserve and disclose all Epstein-related documents. The issue has become a flashpoint for demands for transparency and oversight, exposing cracks within the GOP and giving Democrats an opportunity to frame themselves as champions of accountability and reform.

Lawyers representing victims of the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have signalled they are willing to serve a subpoena on Prince Andrew to ensure he cooperates with their investigations. Meanwhile, he announced he was standing down from public duties and was willing to help ‘any appropriate law enforcement agency’ with their investigations after what he accepted was his ‘ill-judged association’ with Epstein. Lisa Bloom, a lawyer representing five of the victims, said that Prince Andrew was simply not credible in his recent BBC interview. ‘He and his staff must cooperate with all investigations, show up for civil depositions and trials, and produce all documents about his contact with Epstein. We are just getting started.’ See also