Overview
- The Justice Department continues phased disclosures and says it found more than a million additional Epstein-related documents that could take a few more weeks to process.
- DOJ cautioned that some released submissions include untrue and sensational claims against President Trump and labeled those allegations unfounded and false.
- On Christmas, President Trump named Rep. Thomas Massie in a Truth Social post and called him a “lowlife” while attacking congressional scrutiny tied to the files.
- Massie answered on X, framed his work as helping victims, and used the attack to solicit donations, with his campaign reporting more than 40 donors contributing nearly $3,000 within two hours.
- Trump has endorsed retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein to challenge Massie in the 2026 Republican primary, intensifying an ongoing intra‑party clash.