The Latest Breaking News from the Justice Department

DOJ admits 47,635 Epstein files — including Trump allegations — were removed

Justice Department expects to restore missing documents that were taken offline for review

The Independent UK · Mar 4

DOJ Reportedly Withholds Almost 50,000 Epstein Documents, Including File on Alleged Sexual Abuse Involving Trump

The DOJ has removed nearly 50,000 Epstein files, including documents with unverified accusations against Trump, raising questions about transparency.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

DOJ abruptly U-turns after dropping defense of Trump’s battle with law firms

Government lawyers have not explained why they reversed course after abandoning their defense of the president

The Independent UK · Mar 3

FBI couldn’t find 4Chan user who posted about Epstein’s death 40 minutes before news broke, files show

Investigators subpoenaed records about the anonymous posts but weren’t able to identify the person or people behind them

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Bill Clinton tells lawmakers he saw no Epstein misconduct

Former President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing in his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein during a deposition with a House panel.

Roll Call · Feb 27

FBI Tip Claims Miami Guy 'Michael Capponi' Was Shuttling Buses Full Of 'Underage Models' to 1990s Mar-A-Lago 'Casting Parties'

A 2019 FBI document reveals an unverified tip linking Miami nightlife figure Michael Capponi to alleged 'casting parties' at Mar-a-Lago during the Epstein-Trump era.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December

The Justice Department has filed a complaint to legally take ownership of a sanctioned tanker and nearly 2 million barrels of petroleum seized off the coast of Venezuela in December

The Independent UK · Feb 27

‘People aren’t being honest’: A nation’s accountability and lawmakers are hungry for Epstein prosecutions

These people should be behind bars.

We Got This Covered · Feb 27

Under-fire Justice Department says it is ‘reviewing’ after missing Trump pages are discovered in Epstein files release

House Oversight Committee investigating whether FBI ‘illegally’ withheld interviews

The Independent UK · Feb 26

'Why Are They Allowed to Hide Stuff?' Jimmy Kimmel Questions 'Unavailable' Epstein Files Linked to Trump

Jimmy Kimmel questioned why the Justice Department withheld 53 pages of FBI material linked to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump, after an NPR investigation revealed the gap.

International Business Times UK · Feb 26