Live updates: Pam Bondi accused of ‘running a massive Epstein coverup’


Pam Bondi testifies before Congress over Epstein files handling – watch live

Isabel Keane11 February 2026 15:11

Bondi believes local law enforcement in Minnesota ‘wish’ they could work with DOJ to ‘make their cities safe’

When questioned about what’s happening in Minnesota by Rep. Glenn Grothman, a Republican from Wisconsin, Bondi said she thinks law enforcement in the state “wishes” they could work with ICE.

“I did spend four days in Minnesota and I believe many of the local law enforcement wish they could work with us to make their city safe,” Bondi said.

Isabel Keane11 February 2026 19:40

Trump’s name appears more times in Epstein files than God is mentioned in the Bible

Florida Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz says President Donald Trump was named more times in the Epstein files than God is mentioned in the Bible.

“Kash Patel, under oath, said Trump’s name appears 100 times in the files. We now know that’s not true,” Moskowitz said.

“Trump’s name appears more times in the Epstein files than God’s name appears in the book about God,” he said, quickly adding, “By the way, this is the Trump Bible.”

Moskowitz also noted that Trump’s name appears more often in the Epstein files than Harry Potter’s name appeared in all seven books in the series.

Isabel Keane11 February 2026 19:37

Bondi asked if others will be indicted and prosecuted

Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas, asked Bondi if anyone aside from Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein will be indicted and prosecuted, given the information revealed in the files.

Bondi used her response to slam Democrats, claiming, “They never wanted to hear the answer to that,” but declined to give a definite answer.

“We have pending investigations in our office,” she she.

Isabel Keane11 February 2026 19:29

Illinois lawmaker urges Bondi to ‘resign now’

Illinois Rep. Jesus Garcia urged Bondi to “resign now and submit yourself to accountability by the American people.”

Garcia called Bondi “weak and ineffective” before urging Bondi to resign.

Live updates: Pam Bondi accused of ‘running a massive Epstein coverup’
Illinois Rep. Garcia urged Bondi to “resign now” (House Judiciary GOP )

Isabel Keane11 February 2026 19:22

Illinois Rep. Jesus Garcia accuses Bondi of ‘hiding’ from committee before calling her ‘one of the worst attorney generals in our history’

Illinois Rep. Jesus Garcia accused Bondi of “hiding” from the House Judiciary Committee, before slamming her as one of the “worst attorney generals in our history.”

“I understand why you are hiding from us. You are one of the worst attorney generals in our history, and an instrument of Donald Trump’s lawless authoritarian agenda,” Garcia began.

“I’m glad the American people are seeing who you are, how you act, and the lack of good values,” he added.

Isabel Keane11 February 2026 19:16

Bondi uses question about sanctuary cities to slam Democrats’ questioning about Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi used a question from Republican Rep. Russell Fry about sanctuary cities as an opportunity to slam Democrats for questioning her about the Epstein files.

“So many criminals are running to sanctuary jurisdictions. Many of your colleagues across the aisle, who we’ve seen speaking today about Epstein, don’t want to talk about the illegal criminals in their own jurisdiction,” Bondi said.

“We need to do everything we can to work together to make America safer, and they’re not doing that. They’re deflecting,” she added.

Fry noted that this “is not a partisan issue”

“People want to feel safe in their communities,” he responded.

Isabel Keane11 February 2026 19:10

Vermont Rep. Balint: ‘This isn’t a game’

Vermont Rep. Becca Balint acknowledged Epstein’s survivors while questioning Attorney General Pam Bondi.

“I want to remind everybody, this isn’t a game. These are real people who have suffered and are sitting here with us today. They deserve answers, and they deserve accountability,” Balint said.

Bondi then refused to answer when asked if the DOJ had looked into various Trump officials with ties to Epstein.

“I think Americans would be shocked to learn that you are not interested in talking with these officials who have ties to Jeffrey Epstein,” Balint said.

Isabel Keane11 February 2026 19:00

Pam Bondi back in shouting mode

As Bondi faced questions from North Carolina Democrat Deborah K. Ross the two got into a shouting match, mostly around the incident involving the murder of a Ukrainian migrant on a North Carolina train.

Ross asked about a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, and that led Bondi to launch into yelling over the killing of Iryna Zarutska.

“It’s embarrassing,” Bondi said at one point.

Alex Lang11 February 2026 18:51

Pam Bondi talks about visiting Minnesota…and bashes Sanctuary cities

Alex Lang11 February 2026 18:47