Lawmakers Walk Out Over Epstein Files Briefing

U.S. Democratic lawmakers walked out of a closed-door meeting on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) after a briefing by Justice Department officials on the Jeffrey Epstein case. The lawmakers said they were not satisfied with the information shared and plan to take further action.

They have demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi answer questions under oath about how the case has been handled. The issue continues to create problems for the administration of former President Donald Trump.

Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche visited Capitol Hill to address growing frustration among both Democrats and Republicans. Lawmakers from both parties are unhappy with how the Justice Department is managing the large number of documents related to Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation.

Despite the meeting, many lawmakers said their concerns were not properly addressed. They are now pushing for more transparency and accountability, and want clear answers about the handling of the case.

The controversy surrounding the Epstein files continues to raise serious questions in U.S. politics, with increasing pressure on the Justice Department to provide full details.