Start Here Congress is Back. So Are the Epstein Debates.
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Sep 3, 2025 Jay O'Brien, ABC's Capitol Hill correspondent, and Stephen Portnoy, ABC's national correspondent, dive into the political turmoil as Congress tackles pressing issues. They discuss the renewed Congressional focus on the Jeffrey Epstein case, emphasizing transparency and advocacy for victims. The conversation also explores a judge's ruling against President Trump’s plan to use the National Guard domestically, raising questions about military authority and civil rights. Additionally, they touch on the contentious relocation of Space Command, stirring economic and political debates.
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DOJ Withholds Epstein Details
- The DOJ declined new investigations and kept grand jury testimony sealed in the Epstein case. This absence of new official details drove lawmakers and victims to demand congressional transparency.
Maxwell's On-Record Meeting Clears Trump
- Glenn Maxwell met on the record with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and emphasized the president wasn't implicated. Audio from that meeting showed Maxwell clearing Trump of involvement while Blanche, a Trump ally, facilitated the session.
House Oversight Pushes Document Release
- The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas and began uploading Epstein-related documents received from the DOJ. Committee leaders claim they will protect victim identities while increasing public transparency.
