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Apr 14, 2026

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https://newrepublic.com/post/209046/acting-attorney-general-blanche-wont-release-more-epstein-files

Summary

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News the Justice Department has released all Epstein-related files and is “not sitting on a single piece of paper.” The New Republic frames that claim as misleading, citing earlier reporting that millions of documents remain unreleased and arguing DOJ is using “not responsive” and redactions as a shield. The story matters because “transparency” claims become meaningless if the public can’t see what the government has, why it’s withheld, and whether Congress can actually enforce disclosure.

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Blanche’s claim hinges on a key definitional move: DOJ says it released everything it considers legally releasable and “responsive,” not necessarily everything it possesses about Epstein. That distinction matters because Congress and critics are arguing that (1) subpoenas can compel production beyond what DOJ chooses to post publicly, and (2) even “released” material can be effectively unreadable if redactions are extensive. DOJ’s own public Epstein Library presentation also anticipates future updates if more documents are identified, undercutting the idea that the matter is permanently closed.

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On April 14, 2026, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Fox News that DOJ has released everything “associated with the Epstein file” and is not withholding any releasable Epstein documents. Blanche said DOJ reviewed about six million “pieces of paper,” released what was associated with Epstein, and withheld anything “not responsive to the law.” Blanche said legally required redactions limited what could be made public, but claimed members of Congress can review unredacted material in person. The New Republic disputes Blanche’s “everything” claim, stating that earlier reporting found roughly 2.5 million documents in DOJ’s Epstein investigative files had not been released publicly, and that many released pages were heavily redacted. Rep. Robert Garcia argued on X that a “legally binding subpoena” for documents is distinct from Blanche’s “responsive to the law” framing and called for release of the remaining files. DOJ maintains an “Epstein Library” webpage tied to the Epstein Files Transparency Act and says it will be updated if additional documents are identified for release.

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