Acting AG Todd Blanche pressed on Epstein shorts shortnews doj justicedepartment epstein [yItyklrZMaS]

Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT

Sen. Jeff Merkley asked Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if the Justice Department has any open investigations related to Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ has been facing scrutiny for its handling of the Epstein investigation and release of related files. #doj #justicedepartment #epstein #jeffreyepstein