Lawmakers clash with official over handling of Epstein documents

Pam Bondi, a Justice Department official, faced a lengthy and contentious congressional hearing. Lawmakers, primarily Democrats, questioned her about the release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, with some accusing her of withholding names and demanding an apology to victims.

During the five-hour session, Bondi defended the department's actions regarding the files. The hearing focused on the process of making the documents public and the extent of redactions, rather than the contents of the files themselves.