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Congress has begun receiving access to the unredacted Epstein files as of Monday, February 9, 2026.

Access details:

Members of Congress can review the unredacted files on secure computers in a reading room at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. They must provide 24 hours’ notice before viewing the documents. Electronic devices are prohibited, but lawmakers may take handwritten notes. Staff are not allowed in the room during the review. Timing and context:

The release comes amid heightened scrutiny, with Ghislaine Maxwell testifying remotely before the House Oversight Committee on the same day. She is expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment right and remain silent. The files include over 3 million pages of already-released material, including emails, videos, and images, some referencing high-profile individuals like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Bill Clinton—though no criminal wrongdoing has been alleged against them. The move follows pressure from lawmakers, including Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Thomas Massie, who sought full transparency after concerns about improper redactions that exposed victims’ names. This access allows Congress to review the material ahead of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.

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