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Dec 19, 2025 The Department of Justice released only part of the Epstein files despite a statutory deadline Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The partial release raised questions about executive compliance with a transparency law and weakened confidence in institutional accountability.
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- DOJ Releases Partial Epstein Files, Violating New Law — On December 19, 2025, the U.S.
- DOJ Releases Heavily Redacted Epstein Files — The U.S.
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Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
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Dec 19, 2025 A Wisconsin jury found Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction in an immigration-related case Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The verdict sharpened tensions between local judicial authority and federal immigration enforcement while testing rule-of-law boundaries.
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- Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Obstruction — Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of obstruction by a jury in Milwaukee.
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Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
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Dec 18, 2025 House Democrats on the Oversight Committee released additional Epstein estate materials ahead of the Justice Department deadline Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The release used legislative oversight to pressure executive transparency in a case involving powerful figures and public trust.
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- Democrats release new Epstein photos ahead of DoJ transparency deadline — Democrats on the House oversight committee released a new batch of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate as the Department of Justice faces a deadline to release its files related to Epstein under the Epstein Files
- House Oversight Committee Releases Epstein Estate Photographs — The House Oversight Committee, led by Democrats, released additional photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate.
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Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
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Dec 16, 2025 The House Judiciary Committee expanded its investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The expansion showed Congress using investigative powers in a politically charged way that could shape accountability norms.
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- House Judiciary Committee Expands Investigation into Jack Smith — The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee is expanding its investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith, demanding interviews with DOJ officials involved in subpoenaing phone records related to the Jan.
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Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
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