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* Judge Denies Oversight Request: A federal judge ruled he lacks the jurisdiction to oversee the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and associates. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna had requested an independent expert to ensure DOJ compliance.
* continued Push for Release: Despite the ruling,Massie and Khanna intend to continue seeking the full release of the documents through legal means and congressional oversight.
* Slow Document Release: The DOJ has released less than 1% of the over two million documents related to the case,with over 99% still unreleased,despite a legal deadline.
* Lawmaker Frustration: Senate Minority Leader Schumer criticized the DOJ for failing to meet the release deadline and called out the silence from Congressional Republicans.
* Shifting Priorities: While most Republicans initially supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act, some, like Rep. Lauren Boebert, have indicated the issue is no longer a priority, suggesting other matters require more immediate attention.
In essence, the article details a setback in efforts to expedite the release of Epstein-related documents, highlighting the ongoing frustration of some lawmakers and a potential waning of interest from others.
