Start Here The DOJ Releases (Some of) the Epstein Files
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Dec 22, 2025 Jay O'Brien, Capitol Hill correspondent for ABC News, dissects the DOJ's partial release of Epstein documents, including intriguing details of images featuring Trump and Clinton. He highlights lawmakers' frustration over the missing information and possible contempt proceedings against the DOJ. Meanwhile, Louis Martinez, Pentagon correspondent, sheds light on the U.S. seizure of a ship near Venezuela, discussing its legal implications and broader maritime strategy. The conversation also touches on the unexpected challenges faced by Waymo's self-driving taxis during a power outage.
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Partial Release Falls Short
- The DOJ released only a small fraction of the Epstein-related files, not the hundreds of thousands of pages expected.
- The department blames manpower and technical limits and says more uploads will come in days and weeks.
Photos Spotlight High-Profile Names
- DOJ released photos from Epstein's possessions including images featuring President Trump and Bill Clinton.
- No survivors have accused Clinton, and Clinton's team dismissed the photos as grainy, non-incriminating images.
30-Year-Old FBI Complaint Emerges
- A 1996 FBI complaint by Maria Farmer alleging Epstein stole and sold photos of her underage sisters resurfaced in the release.
- Jay O'Brien noted this complaint hadn't been corroborated publicly before and went unseen for 30 years.