Justice Department Blocks Congressional Oversight in Epstein File Releases—Is Transparency Under Threat?

The Justice Department’s recent refusal to grant Congress any role in overseeing the release of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s investigative files is a troubling sign for America’s commitment to transparency and justice. In a letter sent by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to Manhattan federal judge Paul A. Engelmayer, the department asserted that members of Congress lack standing to intervene, effectively shutting down bipartisan congressional efforts demanding full disclosure. This showdown exposes deeper fissures in how Washington handles high-profile cases involving entrenched elites. Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) co-sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act precisely because millions...