In a stunning display of unlikely unity, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna—co-authors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act—are joining forces with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to confront Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s handling of buried Epstein documents. Just days after a Christmas Eve revelation of over a million newly uncovered files delayed full disclosure, bipartisan lawmakers erupted in fury, accusing the DOJ of defying Congress, excessive redactions, and shielding powerful figures from scrutiny. Survivors, weary from years of broken promises, voiced heartbreak as initial releases offered only partial glimpses into the sex trafficker’s network. Threats of contempt charges, fines, and even lawsuits now loom large. With pressure building across party lines, will Bondi finally unleash the unredacted truth—or deepen suspicions of a high-level cover-up protecting the elite?
In a rare display of cross-party unity, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna—co-authors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act—are teaming up with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to demand accountability from Attorney General Pam Bondi amid the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s records.
The pressure escalated just days after the DOJ’s Christmas Eve announcement on December 24, 2025, revealing that the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York had uncovered over one million additional documents potentially linked to Epstein’s sex trafficking network. The department stated it would need “a few more weeks” to review and redact these files for victim protection, further delaying full compliance with the law’s December 19 deadline.
This follows initial releases starting December 19, which included hundreds of thousands of pages—many heavily redacted—drawing widespread criticism for excessive blackouts that critics say shield powerful figures rather than solely protect victims. Bipartisan lawmakers have accused the DOJ of defying Congress, engaging in unlawful redactions, and prioritizing the protection of Epstein’s elite associates.
Massie and Khanna, who spearheaded the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act (signed by President Trump on November 19, 2025), have threatened inherent contempt proceedings against Bondi, potentially imposing fines until full, unredacted disclosure occurs. Schumer, meanwhile, introduced a Senate resolution to authorize legal action against the DOJ, calling the delays and redactions a “blatant cover-up.”
Epstein survivors, exhausted by years of unfulfilled promises of justice, have expressed profound disappointment. Initial batches provided only fragmented insights into the disgraced financier’s web of influence, with key details about alleged enablers obscured. Victim advocates argue the process favors the “Epstein class” of powerful individuals over delivering long-overdue accountability.
Threats now include contempt charges, daily fines, lawsuits, and even calls for congressional hearings. As bipartisan demands intensify—from survivors, lawmakers across the aisle, and the public—the question remains: Will Attorney General Bondi release the complete, minimally redacted files to expose those who enabled Epstein’s crimes, or will bureaucratic hurdles deepen suspicions of a protected elite evading scrutiny? With releases potentially extending into 2026, trust in the process continues to erode.
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