Federal judge halts Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' amid Epstein probe testimony

Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before a House committee in a closed-door session on May 29, 2026, addressing the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi defended the DOJ's actions and the release of approximately three million documents, emphasizing the complex and labor-intensive nature of the process. She acknowledged that there were "redaction errors" within the released files, but asserted her pride in the department's commitment to transparency under her leadership.

The testimony comes amid ongoing scrutiny from critics, including Epstein survivors and some congressional Democrats, who have expressed concerns regarding the transparency and proper redaction of information in the documents. Committee members questioned Bondi about potentially unreleased documents and the rationale behind certain redactions. This appearance follows previous contentious exchanges in February 2026 where Bondi also defended the Justice Department's management of the high-profile case.