Letters from an American February 10, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026 New DOJ rules let lawmakers inspect unredacted Epstein files in D.C. and raise questions about possible cover-ups. Ties between Epstein and powerful figures prompt calls for resignations and probe links to foreign intelligence. Controversial testimony, redactions, and legal refusals shake oversight efforts. Homeland Security, ICE controversies, and a high-profile Idaho raid spark civil rights lawsuits and political fallout.
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Lawmakers Gain Restricted Access To Epstein Files
- Congress members on Judiciary Committees can now view unredacted Epstein files at DOJ computers with restrictions.
- Representative Jamie Raskin found Trump's name appears over a million times in the files, suggesting deep involvement.
Epstein Scandal Triggers Global Political Fallout
- European officials faced immediate career consequences after Epstein ties surfaced.
- Several resignations and investigations in the U.K., Norway, Slovakia, and Poland suggest international security concerns.
Maxwell Invokes Fifth In Congressional Testimony
- Ghislaine Maxwell, serving 20 years, invoked the Fifth while testifying by video before the House Oversight Committee.
- Her lawyer said she would testify if President Trump grants her clemency, implying political leverage.