Bill and Hillary Clinton Subpoenaed Over Epstein Files

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WATCH: Who was subpoenaed over Epstein Files?

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Inside Ghislaine Maxwell’s new Texas minimum-security prison

Ghislaine Maxwell, the 62-year-old British socialite convicted of trafficking underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, was moved to Federal Prison Camp Bryan, a minimum-security facility in Texas, earlier this week.

Newsweek contacted Maxwell’s attorney for comment via email on Saturday outside of regular office hours.

President Donald Trump has been under intense pressure over the Epstein case since July 6 when the Department of Justice and FBI released a joint statement asserting he had “no incriminating ‘client list'” and died by suicide. Conspiracy theorists, including a section of Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, have long maintained that Epstein was murdered to cover up the involvement of prominent figures in his abuse.

The Wall Street Journal later reported Trump had been told his name appeared “multiple times” in the so-called Epstein files by Attorney General Pam Bondi, which the White House dismissed as “fake news.” Trump also said he would be “allowed” to pardon Maxwell, though he added that “it’s something I have not through about” as the issue continues to cause a rift between the president and some of his supporters.

Read the full story by James Bickerton on Newsweek.

04:30 PM EDT

Alex Acosta left off Epstein subpoenas despite role in plea deal

Former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta was notably absent from the list of officials subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee in its renewed investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case. The omission drew attention given Acosta’s central role in approving Epstein’s controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement while serving as U.S. attorney in South Florida.

The deal allowed Epstein to avoid federal charges and serve just 13 months in a work-release program, while shielding alleged co-conspirators from future prosecution. Acosta later defended the agreement, claiming it was designed to ensure Epstein registered as a sex offender and provided restitution to victims. However, a 2020 Justice Department report concluded Acosta had shown “poor judgment.”

House Oversight Chair James Comer issued subpoenas Tuesday to several prominent figures, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former FBI directors James Comey and Robert Mueller. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales—Acosta’s boss at the time—was also subpoenaed.

Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, has appealed her conviction to the Supreme Court, citing the 2008 agreement. She opposes the DOJ’s motion to unseal grand jury transcripts, arguing that her legal options remain active and her due process rights must be protected.

Acosta resigned from his cabinet post in 2019 amid mounting criticism and was appointed to Newsmax Inc.’s board of directors in June 2025.

04:07 PM EDT

Trump digs up old Epstein history

The press bombarded President Donald Trump with more questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell this week, and this time, he opened up. “That’s such old history,” Trump said while revealing that Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre was “stolen” by the disgraced businessman from her job at the president’s Mar-a-Lago spa. Here’s what Trump dished about Epstein this week.

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DOJ cites public demand in push to unseal Epstein, Maxwell transcripts

Federal prosecutors say no relatives of Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell have objected to the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts from their criminal cases. Maxwell, however, has signaled she will submit a formal position to the court.

In a memorandum filed Tuesday, the DOJ argued that the move aligns with growing public calls for transparency. “There is undoubtedly a clearly expressed interest from the public in Jeffrey Epstein’s and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes,” the filing stated, adding that the investigative efforts of both the DOJ and FBI have drawn significant attention.

Epstein’s legal history includes a controversial 2008 nonprosecution agreement in Florida, where he pleaded guilty to soliciting and procuring a minor for prostitution. That deal spared him a potential life sentence, resulting instead in a 13-month work release and mandatory registration as a sex offender. In 2019, federal prosecutors in Manhattan brought nearly identical charges against him, reigniting public scrutiny before his death in custody.

The court is expected to weigh the DOJ’s request in the coming weeks, as debate continues over the balance between transparency and grand jury secrecy.

03:23 PM EDT

Trump deflects Epstein questions as DOJ seeks limited transcript release

Trump continues to face scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, despite denying prior knowledge of the financier’s crimes and claiming to have severed their relationship years ago. The Epstein saga has increasingly overshadowed Trump’s administration, with renewed attention following his directive to unseal grand jury records related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

When asked last week about the possibility of pardoning Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, Trump sidestepped the question, instead highlighting his administration’s accomplishments.

Legal experts say the grand jury transcripts are unlikely to offer major revelations. According to two former Manhattan prosecutors, the records are brief and consist solely of law enforcement testimony—specifically from an FBI agent and an NYPD detective—reiterating evidence already presented in indictments and at Maxwell’s public trial.

The Justice Department’s court filing confirms that many victim accounts discussed in the grand jury proceedings were later made public during Maxwell’s prosecution, suggesting the unsealed documents may add little to the public’s understanding of the case.

03:04 PM EDT

Trump’s Epstein file push sparks backlash, DOJ seeks transcript release

President Donald Trump’s push to release investigative files tied to Jeffrey Epstein has reignited controversy among his supporters, especially after the Justice Department announced in July it would not make additional materials public. The reversal stunned many in Trump’s base, who had anticipated explosive disclosures following months of administration hype.

Epstein, who died by suicide in federal custody in 2019, remains a central figure in conspiracy theories due to his ties to powerful individuals, including Trump. His former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and recently sat for extensive interviews with DOJ officials in Florida.

According to her attorney, Maxwell answered questions about “100 different people” during the two-day session. The interviews were conducted under Trump’s directive to uncover any credible evidence of criminal activity by others connected to Epstein.

In response to mounting pressure, the DOJ has requested the unsealing of grand jury transcripts from the Epstein and Maxwell cases. However, officials acknowledge the documents may contain little new information. The move is seen as an attempt to restore transparency amid growing frustration over the administration’s handling of the case.

01:58 PM EDT

DOJ says Epstein, Maxwell grand juries heard only law enforcement

The Justice Department revealed Tuesday that the federal grand juries that indicted Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell did not hear directly from any alleged victims. Instead, just two law enforcement officials—a single FBI agent and a New York Police Department detective—testified before the panels.

In a court filing urging the release of the grand jury transcripts, DOJ officials emphasized that most of the information has already entered the public domain through Maxwell’s 2021 trial and years of civil litigation. The department argued that unsealing the records would not harm victims and cited a 1997 appellate ruling that allows judges to release grand jury material based on public interest alone.

The Epstein grand jury convened in mid-2019, while the Maxwell panel met three times between 2020 and 2021. The filing, signed by interim U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, comes amid mounting pressure from President Trump’s administration to increase transparency around the Epstein case.

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Giuffre family slams Trump over Epstein remarks, urges no clemency for Maxwell

The family of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, expressed outrage after President Donald Trump said Epstein had “stolen” Giuffre from his Mar-a-Lago club. Giuffre, who died by suicide earlier this year, had long alleged she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell at age 16 while working at the club.

In a public statement, Giuffre’s relatives called Trump’s comments “shocking” and questioned whether he was aware of Epstein and Maxwell’s criminal actions at the time. “Survivors deserve answers,” the family said, adding that Giuffre was “preyed upon,” not stolen.

The remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of Trump’s past ties to Epstein and his administration’s handling of related investigations. Maxwell, convicted in 2021, is serving a 20-year sentence and was recently interviewed by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Her lawyers say she answered questions about “100 different people” and may testify before Congress if granted immunity.

The White House clarified that Trump was responding to a reporter’s question and reiterated that he had banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago for inappropriate behavior. A senior official confirmed Trump is not considering clemency for Maxwell.

Giuffre’s family also criticized the government’s engagement with Maxwell, calling her a “known perjurer” and urging that she remain behind bars. Giuffre had accused several powerful men, including Prince Andrew, of abuse. The prince settled with her in 2022 without admitting wrongdoing.

01:20 PM EDT

Maxwell team opposes unsealing grand jury transcripts, citing due process concerns: Report

Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell have formally objected to the Justice Department’s push to unseal grand jury transcripts related to her criminal case, arguing that the release would violate her rights as she continues to litigate her conviction.

In a filing to the Southern District of New York, Maxwell’s legal team emphasized that she has not reviewed the transcripts and remains actively engaged in appeals. “Jeffrey Epstein is dead. Ghislaine Maxwell is not,” the filing stated. “Whatever interest the public may have in Epstein, that interest cannot justify a broad intrusion into grand jury secrecy in a case where the defendant is alive, her legal options are viable, and her due process rights remain.”

01:15 PM EDT

Prince Andrew had ‘affair’ with Ghislaine Maxwell: Book

Prince Andrew had an “affair” with Ghislaine Maxwell, who launched a “premeditated” drive to reinvent him, according to a new biography.

The Duke of York described himself as a friend of Maxwell and her as Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend when he gave a disastrous interview to the BBC in 2019. The Newsnight sit-down led to him having to step back from public life and face widespread ridicule on social media.

However, a new book about Andrew called Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, by Andrew Lownie, serialized in the Mail on Sunday, tells a more complicated story.

Lownie writes: “Andrew and Ghislaine were good friends, and over the years had been occasional lovers—and through her, the prince had come into the ambit of her boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein.”

Newsweek reached out to representatives of Prince Andrew and Maxwell via email for comment.

Read the full story by Jack Royston on Newsweek.

12:51 PM EDT

Trump’s push to unseal Epstein files faces DOJ roadblock

President Donald Trump’s recent directive to release grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell has stirred political tension, but the Justice Department says the material may offer little new insight. In a court filing Tuesday, the DOJ stated that most of the testimony presented during Maxwell’s 2020 grand jury proceedings has already been made public through trial records and victim statements.

Trump’s move, aimed at appeasing conservative supporters and critics in Congress, comes amid growing frustration over his administration’s handling of Epstein-related documents. The DOJ confirmed that only two law enforcement officials testified in the grand jury sessions, and their accounts largely mirrored those heard during Maxwell’s trial.

Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking, is serving a 20-year sentence and was recently transferred to a lower-security facility in Texas. Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche—formerly Trump’s personal defense lawyer—met with her last month, though details of their conversation remain undisclosed.

As judges weigh the DOJ’s request to unseal transcripts, the House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena for Epstein records, intensifying scrutiny. Despite Trump’s promise to release Epstein files if reelected, the DOJ revealed in July that no client list exists, fueling backlash from both parties.

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New photos from Epstein’s mansion reveal disturbing details

Newly released images from Jeffrey Epstein’s former Manhattan mansion offer a chilling glimpse into the late financier’s private world, including unsettling artifacts and personal correspondence with high-profile figures. Among the items photographed were a first edition of Lolita, a surveillance camera mounted in Epstein’s bedroom, and a massage room adorned with paintings of nude women.

One of the most striking revelations was a handwritten note from filmmaker Woody Allen, who likened Epstein’s dinner parties to scenes from Dracula, describing young women serving guests as reminiscent of vampire brides. The photos also included birthday messages from influential individuals, including former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak and his wife, who called Epstein a “collector of people” and praised his curiosity.

The release of these images comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s connections and possessions, as federal judges weigh motions to unseal grand jury records related to his and Ghislaine Maxwell’s cases. Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

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Trump, Murdoch agree to delay deposition in Epstein defamation case

President Donald Trump and News Corp. have reached an agreement to postpone Rupert Murdoch’s deposition in Trump’s $10 billion libel lawsuit over a Wall Street Journal article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The deal, filed Monday in federal court in Miami, pauses Trump’s demand for Murdoch to testify within 15 days, citing the 94-year-old media mogul’s age and recent health concerns.

Under the agreement, Murdoch will provide regular health updates and submit to an expedited deposition if his condition deteriorates. The deposition will proceed within 30 days if the court denies News Corp.’s motion to dismiss the case.

Trump filed the suit on July 18, alleging that the Journal published a defamatory story claiming he sent Epstein a suggestive birthday letter. His legal team argues Murdoch’s direct involvement in the article’s publication demonstrates actual malice.

The case unfolds amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to unseal grand jury records related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. While a Florida judge recently denied a request to release older records, two judges in New York are still reviewing motions tied to the high-profile investigations.

11:30 AM EDT

Donald Trump’s DOJ may release Ghislaine Maxwell interview: Reports

The Justice Department, under Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, is weighing whether to release the transcript of a closed-door interview with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, according to CNN and Fox News.

Blanche would reportedly release the transcript at the direction of President Donald Trump, who has ordered the disclosure of “all credible evidence” in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

The two-day interview, conducted last week in Tallahassee, reportedly focused on roughly 100 individuals connected to Epstein, with Maxwell’s attorney saying she answered “every single question” under limited immunity.

Maxwell, the 62-year-old British socialite convicted of trafficking underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, was moved to Federal Prison Camp Bryan, a minimum-security facility in Texas, earlier this week.

The push to make the transcript public comes amid growing pressure from Trump allies and House Republicans to unseal related grand jury materials, though victim advocates warn about privacy concerns and question Blanche’s independence because of his prior role as Trump’s personal attorney.

While Trump has not ruled out a pardon for Maxwell, saying he “hasn’t thought about it,” critics argue that selectively releasing materials risks appearing as symbolic transparency rather than true accountability.

Read the full story by Gabe Whisnant on Newsweek.

11:16 AM EDT

DOJ seeks limited unsealing of Maxwell grand jury transcripts

The Justice Department has asked federal judges in New York to unseal portions of grand jury transcripts from the Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein investigations, according to a recent court filing. However, the DOJ clarified that most of the information in the Maxwell transcripts has already been made public through trial proceedings or victim statements, except for specific identities.

The request does not extend to grand jury exhibits, though the attorney general has requested additional time to determine the department’s position on their release. The Epstein grand jury convened twice in 2019, while the Maxwell grand jury met three times between 2020 and 2021, leading to her indictment and eventual conviction.

Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence at a federal prison camp in Texas. The DOJ has notified nearly all victims referenced in the transcripts about the unsealing motion, though one remains unreachable. Additional notifications are planned for victims previously identified in related proceedings.

The filing also noted that anonymous letters from alleged Epstein victims criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of the case were added to the court docket earlier this week.

11:05 AM EDT

Subpoenaed former officials in Epstein investigation revealed

The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed ten high-profile former officials as part of its expanding investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. The move follows renewed scrutiny over the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein-related files and growing pressure from lawmakers to uncover potential misconduct.

Here’s the list of individuals subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee in connection with the Epstein case:

Former President Bill Clinton
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Former Attorney General Merrick Garland
Former Attorney General William Barr
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch
Former Attorney General Eric Holder
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
Former FBI Director James Comey
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller

10:46 AM EDT

House Oversight Committee subpoenas DOJ and top officials in Epstein probe

The House Oversight Committee has issued a sweeping set of subpoenas targeting the Department of Justice and several high-profile figures as part of its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. Lawmakers say the probe could reveal connections to President Donald Trump and other former senior officials.

The Republican-led committee is demanding DOJ records related to Epstein’s prosecution and has called for depositions from former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and eight former attorneys general and FBI directors spanning four administrations. The move underscores persistent congressional interest in the case, even as lawmakers are away from Capitol Hill for their summer recess.

Committee Chair James Comer said the investigation aims to assess how federal agencies handled Epstein’s prosecution and whether reforms are needed in sex trafficking enforcement and plea agreement practices. The subpoenas follow a recent DOJ memo stating that no Epstein “client list” exists and that further disclosures are not warranted. This conclusion has only intensified scrutiny from both parties.