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Dec 24, 2025 House Judiciary Committee Republicans rejected calls to release the full videotape of Jack Smith's deposition Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Committee leadership blocked public release of testimony on presidential conduct related to the 2020 election, limiting transparency of a congressional oversight proceeding.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
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- Former Special Counsel Jack Smith requested House release of deposition videotape — Former Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the House Judiciary Committee to promptly release "the full videotape" of his deposition with a Republican-led panel conducted earlier in December. Republicans have rejected all calls for transparency regarding the deposition recording.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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Dec 24, 2025 Rep. Thomas Massie publicly accused the DOJ of breaking the law through illegal redactions and a missed statutory deadline Corroborated Institutions and Governance
A Republican member of Congress accused the administration of violating a transparency statute, reflecting bipartisan concern about executive noncompliance.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
The Hill · ABC News · PBS · ProPublica
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- Rep. Thomas Massie accused DOJ of violating Epstein Files Transparency Act — Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) publicly accused the Trump administration of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act, stating on X that "DOJ did break the law by making illegal redactions and by missing the deadline." Massie also questioned who was controlling the DOJ's X account on Christmas Eve and using unprofessional language toward reporters.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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Dec 22, 2025 Rep. Ro Khanna reported bipartisan House movement to hold Attorney General Bondi in contempt Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Cross-party lawmakers advanced contempt proceedings against the Attorney General over withheld Epstein investigative materials.
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Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- Rep. Khanna reports bipartisan House effort to hold AG Bondi in contempt — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) stated that the House is moving to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt, with support from Republicans including Rep. Thomas Massie. Khanna indicated that survivors and members of both parties are seeking specific DOJ Epstein materials including FBI witness interviews, Epstein emails, a 60-count draft indictment, and an 82-page prosecution memo. Khanna noted another DOJ Epstein release was expected that afternoon.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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