Today, Explained The Epstein Files are still a "cover-up"
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Dec 22, 2025 
Haley Fuchs, a Congress and politics reporter for Politico, uncovers the controversy surrounding the DOJ's incomplete release of the Epstein files, sparking bipartisan outrage and legal threats from lawmakers. Investigative journalist Barry Levine dives into Ghislaine Maxwell's complex background and her critical role in grooming victims for Epstein's abuse network. Together, they discuss the implications of missing information, congressional accountability efforts, and the ongoing quest for justice in this tangled web of scandal.
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Congressional Demand Met With Partial Release
- Congress forced the DOJ to release Epstein materials to answer who aided Epstein and how he got his money.
- Lawmakers say the Trump DOJ's partial release looks like a cover-up and may break the law.
Massive Release, Minimal New Information
- The DOJ posted hundreds of thousands of items but many were already public and heavily redacted.
- Reporters found little new evidence about Epstein's wealth or co-conspirators in the released tranche.
Photos Spark Transparency And Political Claims
- The release included thousands of photographs, some graphic and heavily redacted, and at least one image of Donald Trump.
- DOJ removed and later restored some photos, citing concerns about victim identification, which raised political suspicions.
