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DOJ gives its reasoning for redacting Epstein files

Season 2026 Episode 37 | 3m 45s

The fallout continues from the release of the Epstein files. On Saturday, the Justice Department sent a letter to Congress that included a list of names of “politically exposed persons” mentioned in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.

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