Trump LIVE: Dept of Justice nears deadline to release Epstein Files

Trump LIVE: The Justice Department faces a crucial Friday deadline, set by the recently passed Epstein Files Transparency Act, to release decades’ worth of unclassified files on Jeffrey Epstein—documents that have long cast a shadow over President Trump. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News the DOJ plans to release “several hundred thousand” documents today, with additional batches to follow in the coming weeks, as officials race to complete redactions. The files are expected to include photos, investigative reports, and internal communications—but some material may be withheld to protect victims or ongoing investigations. President Trump, who initially resisted the law but signed it in November, is scheduled to make remarks at midday from the White House before heading to North Carolina.