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Epstein investigation

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Menefee criticizes Blanche's Epstein handling ahead of AG nomination vote

Jul 16, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Christian Menefee (D-TX) criticizing acting AG Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Menefee references his group's interview with an Epstein associate and accuses Blanche of mishandling the Maxwell interview and files release. Menefee calls for a bipartisan Senate rejection and full investigation. Sourcing draws from congressional documents and transcripts; no administration guests or counter-statements appear.

▶ Source: Courier Texas

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House Oversight subpoenas Leon Black in Epstein probe; Dem lawmaker criticizes DOJ

Jun 26, 2026

The segment covered House Oversight Committee's closed-door interview with Leon Black on his Epstein ties, resulting in two subpoenas for NDAs and a July 16 deposition after he declined to answer. It discussed Black's $158M payments and alleged NDAs with survivors. The guest, Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA), addressed questions about NDAs, Epstein involvement, and abuse allegations. It also covered staff visits to Maxwell's prison, her transfer after meetings with Todd Blanche, and a federal judge's order for more unredacted Epstein files from DOJ.

▶ Source: MS NOW