Lawmakers react to Trump signing Epstein files bill
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are reacting to the latest moves to compel the Department of Justice to release all materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Details from Epstein files could be withheld
President Trump announced he signed a bill forcing the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The administration has also launched investigations that could allow the DOJ to hold some information back. Attorney General Pam Bondi has 30 days to release unclassified records and investigative materials, which could include flight logs, witness interviews, details of immunity deals and other information. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
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Epstein abuse survivor on Epstein files
Annie Farmer, one of the women who has been outspoken about the abuse she endured when she was younger, is reacting to the process in Congress for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Farmer joined CBS News' with more.
Epstein survivor on files release
Annie Farmer, who testified she was sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell when she was 16, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about Congress' vote to release the files. She said she's hopeful there will be transparency following this vote, but still has concerns. She also spoke about Maxwell, saying, "she needs to serve her full sentence."
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