The Justice Department said unsealing grand jury transcripts related to Epstein's case is necessary given "longstanding and legitimate" public interest in the case.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is coming under criticism from congressional Republicans growing increasingly frustrated with her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files scandal, which has badly divided the party and is now throwing work in the House off the rails.

Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and key Trump ally, sidestepped explosive questions about her alleged links to the Epstein case, igniting fresh controversy. Amid mounting public pressure and calls for her resignation,

President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.