Justice Department will let lawmakers view unredacted Epstein files starting Monday, but is withholding 2.5 million pages and banning electronic devices from the reading room.
Trump calls CNN’s Kaitlan Collins “the worst reporter” and criticizes her for not smiling after she pressed him on the Epstein files and justice for survivors.
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein investigation after facing contempt charges for ignoring subpoenas issued six months ago.
New York Times finds more than 5,300 Epstein documents mentioning Trump, including FBI tips alleging sexual abuse and a victim’s account of being brought to Mar-a-Lago.
Justice Department published dozens of unredacted nude photos of young women in the Epstein files while redacting a photo of Trump’s face in the same release.
Deputy AG Blanche says DOJ cannot investigate FBI tips about Trump’s involvement with Epstein, then removes the tip index from the public database.
Justice Department releases 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images from Epstein investigation, with records showing Musk discussed island visits and Bannon exchanged hundreds of texts with Epstein during Trump’s first term.
House Oversight Committee schedules Feb. 9 deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell in Epstein probe; her attorney says she will invoke Fifth Amendment throughout.
House Oversight Committee votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for skipping Epstein depositions, with nine Democrats supporting the former president’s resolution.
Justice Department tells judge to reject bipartisan congressional request for independent monitor overseeing Epstein files release, saying lawmakers lack standing to intervene.
Trump gives middle finger and mouths “fuck you” to Ford worker who yelled “pedophile protector” during Michigan plant tour, White House calls gesture “appropriate and unambiguous response.”
House Oversight chair launches contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton after he defied subpoena to testify on Epstein ties, threatens Hillary Clinton if she skips Wednesday hearing.
Senate Democrats ask Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to explain under what authority she accessed Epstein files after telling Vanity Fair she read them.
DOJ now says 5.2 million pages of potential Epstein files require review, up from “over a million” last week, with 400 lawyers working to meet January 20 target after missing December 19 deadline.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) calls on British royal family to personally compensate Epstein’s victims after new photos show former Prince Andrew lying across women’s laps at royal estate.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) becomes only Republican among 12 lawmakers asking inspector general to investigate whether Justice Department violated Epstein transparency law Trump signed in November.
Trump urges Justice Department to release names of any Democrats in Epstein files to “embarrass them,” while complaining DOJ is “forced to spend all of its time” on the release he signed into law.
Trump tells Democrats to “enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas” while deflecting Epstein scrutiny by claiming he dropped the financier “before it became fashionable.”
Justice Department says it has “over a million more” Epstein documents to release weeks after deadline, hours after co-author of transparency law threatened contempt proceedings.
Justice Department’s Epstein file redactions can be defeated by copying and pasting text into new document, revealing details meant to be hidden from public.
Justice Department releases 30,000 more pages of Epstein files showing Trump took at least eight flights on Epstein’s jet between 1993 and 1996, four with Maxwell aboard.
Second trove of Epstein files briefly appears on DOJ website then vanishes without explanation, including references to memos on co-conspirators prosecutors considered charging.
Khanna and Massie threaten Attorney General Bondi with impeachment and inherent contempt after DOJ’s partial Epstein files release violates law they co-sponsored.
DOJ restores Trump photo to Epstein files after bipartisan outcry, claiming it was removed “to protect victims” before admitting no victims were depicted.
Newly released Epstein files reveal 1996 FBI complaint accusing him of stealing child photos and threatening to burn down the victim’s house.
At least 15 Epstein files vanish from Justice Department website one day after release, including photo showing Trump with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair boat attacks aim to pressure Maduro, contradicting administration claims they target drug trafficking.
House Oversight chair threatens contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton if they refuse depositions in Epstein inquiry, hours after Democrats released photos of Clinton and Trump.
House Democrats release 89 Epstein estate photos showing Trump, Clinton, Gates, and Prince Andrew, a week before DOJ must release investigation files.
Third federal judge orders release of Epstein records in a week, granting DOJ request to unseal 2019 grand jury materials one day after Maxwell ruling.
Federal judge grants DOJ request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records, second ruling in a week after Trump dropped opposition to Epstein files release.
Judge rules Epstein transparency law overrides grand jury secrecy, clearing release of transcripts from abandoned 2005 to 2007 Florida investigation.
Federal judge orders DOJ to expedite FOIA request probing whether Trump’s name in Epstein files prompted administration’s July reversal on releasing them.
Bondi files to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts in Florida after New York denial, citing Transparency Act passed by Congress days after claiming “new information” reversed case closure.
Former Trump ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces January resignation days after Trump withdrew endorsement, called her a “disgrace” over Epstein files criticism.
White House defends Trump calling reporter “piggy” for asking about Epstein as “frankness,” saying he gets frustrated when reporters “lie about him.”
Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel after late-night host jokes about Epstein files Trump signed to release, calling comedian a “bum” with “no talent.”
Trump calls for death penalty for six Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds after they told service members that they can refuse illegal orders.
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) as Rep. Nancy Mace introduces censure resolution, with Mace calling the probe a “naked attempt” to kill her measure.
Trump signs Epstein files bill he calls a “hoax” after directing Bondi to investigate Democrats despite DOJ previously finding no evidence for such probe.
Trump calls for FCC to revoke ABC broadcast license after reporter Mary Bruce asks why he doesn’t order Epstein file release himself instead of waiting for Congress.
House blocks censure of Del. Stacey Plaskett after revelations she texted with Jeffrey Epstein during 2019 Michael Cohen hearing, received suggested questions from him.
Senate passes Epstein files release bill by unanimous consent after Trump reverses monthslong opposition following rebellion by his own supporters.
Trump says he would sign bill releasing Epstein files after Sunday reversal, claims “it is really a Democrat problem” while attempting to shift attention to Clinton and Summers.
44% of Americans believe Trump involved in Epstein crimes according to YouGov poll published as House prepares vote on releasing all Justice Department files.
Trump calls on House GOP to release Epstein files after discharge petition forces vote, reversing opposition following email revelation that he ‘knew about the girls.’
Trump claims unnamed “they” could have added incriminating evidence to Epstein files after the election to explain potential damaging revelations.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says she is receiving death threats after Trump withdrew support for her stance on Epstein files and Affordable Care Act.
USVI House delegate Plaskett received real-time texts from Epstein during 2019 Michael Cohen hearing that appeared to influence her questioning about Trump assistant, newly released documents show.
Trump withdraws endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene hours after she texts him urging support for Epstein files release, ending months-long feud as she claims attack aims to intimidate Republicans before House vote.
