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Feb 21, 2025 Attorney General Pam Bondi stated Epstein case files were sitting on her desk for review, raising questions about the DOJ's control over sensitive disclosures Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The Attorney General's personal handling of politically sensitive files raised questions about whether the DOJ functions independently or shields executive interests.
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- Attorney General Bondi indicates Epstein files under review on her desk — On February 21, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News that Epstein case files were "sitting on my desk right now to review" in response to a question about whether the DOJ would release a list of Epstein's clients. Bondi later suggested she was referring to case files rather than a client list, but the statement signaled potential control over the release of materials potentially implicating the president.
- Attorney General Bondi states Epstein client list is on her desk — In February 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News Channel that the Epstein client list was "sitting on my desk right now," suggesting the administration would release it. This statement was made to MAGA audiences who had been promised transparency on Epstein files as a key campaign commitment, with senators like Marsha Blackburn supporting Kash Patel's FBI directorship partly on the expectation he would release Epstein information.
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Feb 20, 2025 Federal Election Commission canceled its scheduled open meeting under the Sunshine Act Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Cancellation of a public FEC meeting reduces transparency and public oversight of federal election administration.
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- Federal Election Commission cancels open meeting — The Federal Election Commission announced the cancellation of its open meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025. The meeting was to be held in a hybrid format at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually. The cancellation was made under the authority of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b. No further details on the reason for the cancellation were provided.
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