What are the Epstein files? All you need to know as pressure builds on Trump to act

Calls are growing for the Trump administration to release the remaining Epstein files, with a Republican-led House committee passing a motion to subpoena the Justice Department. The Epstein files contain evidence gathered by law enforcement investigating the late financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. Attorney General Pam Bondi released over 100 pages of documents in February, but faced scrutiny for not revealing significant new information. The Department of Justice's handling of the case has sparked a rare conflict between President Trump and his MAGA base. Trump was photographed with Epstein on multiple occasions and called him a "terrific guy" in a 2002 interview, but claimed they had a falling out in 2004. Trump has not been implicated in any of Epstein's illegal behavior. Bondi notified Trump months ago that he was named in the Epstein files, but the DOJ denied the reports. Trump has faced pressure from MAGA circles and has tried to downplay the issue, calling any documents linking him to Epstein a "hoax." The president has directed Bondi to release all relevant grand jury testimony in the Epstein case, subject to court approval.