Scope Expanded to 5.2 Million Records and 400+ Attorneys The Justice Department announced the review now covers roughly 5.2 million documents. More than 400 DOJ lawyers, including staff from Washington, the FBI and federal districts, have been assigned. The expansion was disclosed in a letter to U.S. attorneys and is being handled as an “all‑hands‑on‑deck” effort[1][2].

Release Timeline Misses Congressional Deadline, New Date Set for Late January Congress required the files be public by early December, but the review is now over a week late. DOJ officials say no additional material will be released until late January. The delay has intensified scrutiny from lawmakers and the White House, which has not disputed the numbers[1][2].

Lawmakers Pressure DOJ and Question Leadership Amid Political Fallout Senators and representatives, including Bondi, Massie and Khanna, have urged faster disclosure and potential charges against Epstein’s network. Attorney General Pam Bondi faces heightened congressional pressure, with some members even raising impeachment questions. Critics accuse the agency of excessive redactions that hide names and internal communications[1][2].

Previously Released Files Reveal Trump Jet Use and Clinton Photos Earlier batches disclosed before Christmas showed President Trump traveling on Epstein’s private jet and included photographs of Bill Clinton with women whose faces were blacked out. Democrats are demanding survivor statements and FBI charging details, while Republicans call for testimony from the Clintons in January. The new tranche is expected to add about 30,000 pages, many referencing Trump and Mar‑a‑Lago subpoenas[1][2].