Live Updates: Epstein Files to Be Released Today Following New Federal Law
Federal authorities are expected to release Epstein-related records today after a new law took effect. Follow live updates, official statements, and document disclosures.
The Trump administration is preparing for the controlled release of a substantial volume of federal records linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, following a disclosure requirement approved by Congress and enacted late last year.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will begin publishing a large collection of documents connected to the case, with the initial release scheduled for today to comply with a statutory deadline. Additional document sets are expected to be released gradually as internal reviews are completed.
According to officials familiar with the process, the records may contain investigative materials, visual evidence, and internal correspondence generated during earlier federal inquiries. Portions of the archive could remain restricted or redacted where disclosure may compromise victim privacy or intersect with unresolved investigative matters.
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The legislation mandating the release faced resistance from President Donald Trump before being signed into law in November. With the first disclosures imminent, the administration is under renewed pressure from lawmakers and legal observers to demonstrate compliance with the law’s transparency provisions.
Trump is expected to address reporters from the White House later today before departing for North Carolina. His remarks are likely to draw questions regarding the timing, scope, and handling of the Epstein document release.
This live blog will provide rolling updates throughout the day as files are published and political, legal, and public reactions emerge.
Key Moments
- DOJ set to begin releasing Epstein-related federal records today
- Document release will occur in stages, with more files expected in coming weeks
- Materials may include investigative documentation and internal government communications
- Certain records may be limited or redacted to protect victims or ongoing cases
- Disclosure follows a congressional mandate signed into law in November
- Live updates will track official statements, releases, and responses
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19 Dec 2025 02:32 PM
Key Figures Shown in Epstein File PhotographsFormer British Prince Andrew
This photograph shows Prince Andrew standing alongside Virginia Giuffre, who has said she was 17 years old at the time. The image was taken on March 10, 2001, inside a private residence in London. Giuffre has previously alleged that she was introduced to Andrew through Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
US President Donald Trump
In this image, Donald Trump is pictured with six women whose identities are not visible. The photograph is among the materials circulating in connection with the broader Epstein document disclosures. No additional context about the setting or date is provided in the image itself.
Former US President Bill Clinton
This photograph captures Bill Clinton standing with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Clinton appears at the center of the image, with Epstein and Maxwell positioned nearby. The photo has resurfaced as part of renewed public attention on Epstein’s social and political connections.
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19 Dec 2025 02:16 PM
LIVE: House Democrats consider legal action over partial Epstein file release
Two senior Democratic lawmakers said they may take the Justice Department to court after officials indicated that only part of the Epstein files will be released today, despite a legal requirement for full disclosure.
The lawmakers said they are reviewing possible legal steps to force the department to publish all unclassified records without delay. They argued that releasing documents in stages does not meet the standards set by Congress.
Justice Department officials have said the staggered release is intended to prevent harm to victims, but lawmakers pushing for full disclosure rejected that explanation, saying transparency cannot be postponed.
They added that survivors deserve accountability and that the public has a right to see the complete set of records as required by law.
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19 Dec 2025 02:11 PM
LIVE: Epstein survivor expresses concern over delayed document release
A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein has said she feels uneasy about the delay in releasing the full set of case documents, after authorities signaled that not all records would be made public today despite a legal deadline.
She said survivors had expected full disclosure immediately and that the lack of visible progress has created anxiety and uncertainty. According to her, waiting weeks for additional material raises fears about what may still be withheld.
Survivors played a central role in pushing lawmakers to require the Justice Department to release the files, arguing that transparency is critical after years of secrecy surrounding the case.
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19 Dec 2025 01:53 PM
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A federal judge on Friday heard arguments over whether Donald Trump is shielded from civil lawsuits accusing him of encouraging the January 6 Capitol attack aimed at disrupting the certification of the 2020 election.
Trump’s legal team argued that his actions before and on the day of the riot fall within the scope of presidential duties, and therefore cannot be challenged through civil litigation. They maintained that presidential immunity is meant to protect a sitting president’s ability to speak and act without fear of personal legal exposure.
Lawyers representing Democratic lawmakers countered that Trump was acting as a political candidate rather than in an official capacity, which would place his conduct outside the protections of presidential immunity.
The judge did not issue an immediate ruling after the hearing, leaving the immunity question unresolved as the case continues.
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19 Dec 2025 01:45 PM
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President Donald Trump said the recent rise in the unemployment rate reflects cuts to federal payrolls rather than weakness in the broader economy. In a public post on Friday, he argued that job growth is coming entirely from the private sector while government positions are being eliminated at an accelerated pace.
Official labour data, however, shows the unemployment rate increased to 4.6% in November, the highest level recorded in four years.
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19 Dec 2025 01:41 PM
LIVE: Lawmakers say partial Epstein file release would violate disclosure law
A senior Senate leader warned that releasing only a portion of the Jeffrey Epstein case files would fall short of what Congress ordered, after the Justice Department indicated that more documents would follow in later stages.
Justice officials have said that hundreds of thousands of records will be published today, while acknowledging that additional material would be released in the weeks ahead. Lawmakers argue that the law requires all unclassified Epstein-related files to be made public by today’s deadline, not through a staggered process.
The dispute adds pressure on the department as the clock runs out on the mandated disclosure timeline.
