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Congressional oversight

The oversight role of Congress in ensuring the Justice Department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What Epstein-era documents have been publicly released and which remain sealed?

The Justice Department has published a small fraction of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein — roughly 12,285 items totaling about 125,575 pages — and concedes that more than two million responsive reco...

Jan 28, 2026
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Does trump have funding for the ballroom

’s White House ballroom project is being presented by the administration as privately funded — by a mix of the president’s own money and donations from corporations and wealthy individuals — and the W...

Jan 12, 2026
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What steps should a U.S. citizen take immediately after wrongful detention by ICE?

A U.S. citizen wrongfully detained by ICE should move quickly to secure release, preserve proof of citizenship and evidence about the detention, and obtain specialized legal counsel to challenge the d...

Jan 19, 2026

Have January 6 rioters joined ICE

No public, verifiable evidence has been produced that specific January 6 defendants have been formally employed as ICE agents, but multiple congressional Democrats and Senate Democrats have opened inq...

Jan 20, 2026

Which specific House Democrats signed the articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and what were their statements?

Seventy House Democrats have co‑signed articles of impeachment introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, but public reporting provides only partial roll calls of ...

Jan 24, 2026

What have Minnesota prosecutors charged in Somali-targeted fraud cases, and which evidence links those cases to airport cash movements?

prosecutors have brought a sweeping fraud indictment campaign focused largely on Somali-linked organizations and individuals, charging more than 90 defendants in schemes that federal authorities say s...

Jan 17, 2026

how many j6 defendants work for ICE

There is no publicly available, confirmed tally of how many January 6 defendants currently work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); reporting shows House Democrats demanding documents ...

Jan 26, 2026

The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires that all files be released by December 19.

, signed into law on November 19, 2025, directed to make public all unclassified files relating to within 30 days — effectively setting a December 19, 2025 deadline . The Justice Department produced o...

Jan 26, 2026

What legal investigations are ongoing into the ICE shooting, and what agencies are leading them?

Federal investigators have opened multiple overlapping probes into recent shootings in : and Department of Homeland Security have launched federal criminal inquiries—often led operationally by and DHS...

Jan 20, 2026

What's holding the Epstein files to be released

The Epstein files remain largely unreleased because the Justice Department says the collection is massive and must be carefully vetted to protect victims and ongoing probes, while critics accuse the d...

Jan 28, 2026

Ice abuse allegations 2025

The term “ 2025” refers to an array of complaints, investigations and public reporting this year that together allege hundreds of instances of physical, sexual and medical mistreatment of people in . ...

Jan 16, 2026

What redactions and legal limitations does the Epstein Files Transparency Act allow DOJ to withhold, and how do those rules affect searchable identities in the released documents?

The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the DOJ to publish all unclassified Epstein-related records in a searchable, downloadable format but explicitly permits a narrow set of redactions—most cent...

Jan 13, 2026

What has the DHS Inspector General concluded about ICE hiring and training speedups in 2025–2026?

The DHS Office of Inspector General has opened oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s rapid 2025 hiring and training push but has not released a public report that reaches final conclusion...

Jan 24, 2026

How have American institutions (courts, civil service, Congress) responded to alleged attempts at executive overreach since 2016?

Since 2016 American institutions have responded to unevenly: the courts and civic litigants have often acted as the most consistent check through litigation and briefs, the professional civil service ...

Feb 1, 2026

Which government agencies hold Epstein investigation files and who controls their declassification?

Federal custody of the largest trove of documents about resides with the — broadly including the and ’ Offices — and has asserted its own access through subpoenas and committee releases; the statutory...

Jan 29, 2026

What, if any, public personnel records have DOJ or DHS produced in response to Raskin’s Jan. 2026 document requests?

The public record assembled in the reporting provided shows Rep. Jamie to and demanding wide-ranging personnel files and related documents about individuals connected to the , but the supplied sources...

Jan 28, 2026

Did Trump ever ignore a subpena

in the reporting show that and his operation have declined to comply with at least one congressional subpoena and resisted others, most notably refusing to comply with the ’s subpoena for testimony an...

Jan 24, 2026

How have U.S. officials historically disclosed classified systems used in covert operations?

officials have disclosed classified systems used in through a mix of internal controls, tightly limited briefings, formal declassification processes, and episodic releases or leaks to the public; thos...

Jan 23, 2026

How did Trump respond to Jasmine Crockett's allegations about his business dealings?

responded to ’s public allegations — including her calls for scrutiny of his ties to and broader accusations that his administration shields allies — with blunt personal attacks and categorical denial...

Jan 22, 2026

What oversight or reporting has Congress demanded regarding the Qatar-held account and other custodial arrangements?

Reporting shows (per ) placed proceeds from of into bank accounts with the primary account located in , a move described as likely to draw . ional sources and expert commentary outline the tools and p...