The US justice department releases Epstein files

The US justice department has released hundreds of thousands of highly anticipated documents related to Jeffrey Epstein ahead of a Congressional deadline. The issue divided the Republican Party after the department initially refused to publish the files, despite President Trump's campaign promises.

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Photo: One of the Epstein files released today in Washington, DC USA Credit: US Department of Justice