Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., on the vote to release the Epstein files

By Leila Fadel

Published November 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM EST

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire reacts after both chambers of Congress moved to force the Justice Department to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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