"Lawmakers' quest to uncover information related to the investigation of convicted sex offender and financier Jefferey Epstein continued this week. Members of the Trump administration testified before Congress, as did Epstein's convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. Members of Congress are still seeking answers on the Justice Department's redactions in the files and the investigation overall. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom continues with its own reckoning."
"The massive tranche of documents including emails, photos and other documents are materials collected during the Justice Department's investigation into Epstein and Maxwell. Many of the documents include unverified claims and little if any context. Congress passed a law mandating their release, and lawmakers are now combing through them seeking further accountability for the victims. Here is a round of up of the top political news related to the Epstein files this week:"
Lawmakers continued efforts to uncover information related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Members of the Trump administration and Maxwell appeared before congressional panels. Maxwell refused to testify and invoked her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination. Her lawyer read a statement saying she would speak only if granted clemency and asserting certain prominent men are innocent. The Justice Department released a large tranche of investigative materials including emails and photos. Many documents contain unverified claims and little context. Congress and others are reviewing the files to seek accountability and pursue answers for victims.
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