Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., on the vote to release the Epstein files

By Leila Fadel

Published November 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM EST

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire reacts after both chambers of Congress moved to force the Justice Department to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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