House Democrats urge DOJ special counsel in Epstein case
The gist
House Judiciary Democrats released a 53-page report urging an independent special counsel to investigate Trump's alleged Epstein ties.
It lands eight days before midterms; DOJ and White House call it political.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a 53-page staff report calling for an independent special counsel to investigate Trump's alleged criminal ties to Epstein and DOJ handling of the case.
- Oct 26, 2026The report said there is "more than sufficient evidence to launch a criminal investigation" and accused the Justice Department of obstructing probes into potential co-conspirators.
- Oct 26, 2026Democrats argued Attorney General Todd Blanche is compromised because he was previously Trump's personal attorney.