U.S. Lawmakers Threaten DOJ with Contempt Over Epstein Files

U.S. lawmakers are threatening to hold the Justice Department in contempt of Congress. The bipartisan pressure escalated Monday over the slow release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Members of Congress are demanding full disclosure from the Department of Justice (DOJ). They specifically warned Attorney General Pam Bondi about possible contempt proceedings. Such a move would accuse the DOJ of obstructing a congressional investigation. The documents are believed to contain details about Epstein’s network of associates. Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on new charges. The growing anger shows a rare moment of political unity. Both parties are intensifying their demand for transparency from federal investigators.