At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on February 11, 2026, Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and said, “there is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime.” Representative Ted Lieu played a Trump–Epstein video and cited a redacted FBI witness statement alleging an assault and uninvestigated leads. Lieu told Bondi, “I believe you just lied under oath,” played evidence he said contradicted her testimony, and called for her resignation. Bondi denied the accusation, sparred with lawmakers while survivors watched, and the exchange intensified outrage over redactions and alleged DOJ failures. (theguardian.com)
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Feb 11 hearing: Pam Bondi defended Epstein files; Rep. Ted Lieu played a Trump–Epstein clip, accused her of lying under oath and demanded her resignation as survivors watched. What do you think? Comment. According to The Guardian. (theguardian.com)
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At a marathon House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Jeffrey Epstein files, Rep. Becca Balint (D‑Vt.) erupted after Attorney General Pam Bondi challenged her record and invoked antisemitism, telling Balint she had voted against a resolution condemning antisemitism. Balint, whose grandfather died in the Holocaust, shouted “Are you serious?!” criticized Bondi’s line of attack as inappropriate, then rose and stormed out of the hearing. The confrontation occurred amid broader bipartisan clashes over the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein documents and Bondi’s combative testimony. Committee leaders attempted to restore order as the exchange drew national attention and video widely circulated online. (apnews.com)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R‑Alaska) publicly rejected the Trump‑backed SAVE America Act, calling a nationwide requirement that voters show proof of citizenship to register and government photo ID to vote “federal overreach.” (newsweek.com) The House passed the measure narrowly, 218–213, after proponents argued it protects election integrity; opponents warn it would disenfranchise millions and force states to scramble before upcoming elections. (apnews.com) Murkowski said one‑size‑fits‑all federal mandates undermine states’ authority over election “times, places, and manner.” (yahoo.com) The bill faces an uphill path in the Senate because of the 60‑vote filibuster threshold and broad criticism from voting‑rights groups. (washingtonpost.com) Legal challenges are likely to follow.
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