DOJ Investigation into Epstein Files Handling Announced by Congress

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced that Congress' independent watchdog will investigate the Department of Justice's (DOJ) handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. This follows a request from Merkley and other lawmakers about the DOJ's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the full release of documents by December 19, 2025. The Senators alleged that the DOJ failed to protect victims by heavily redacting names of influential individuals involved. The scrutiny of the DOJ's actions could have implications on public trust and accountability in government investigations related to high-profile cases.