Bondi and House Democrats clash over Epstein files at DOJ oversight hearing

NPR | By Ryan Lucas

Published February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM EST

Attorney General Pam Bondi testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday before House lawmakers in a frequently combative hearing.

Ryan Lucas

Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.

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