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DOJ ordered to unredact more Epstein files

June 26, 2026

Summary

A federal judge ordered the Department of Justice to release more unredacted information from the Epstein files by July 2, including names and details related to Trump and a 'torture video,' after lawyers conceded violating transparency law.'

How coverage differs

Left outlets emphasize the judge's order for more unredactions and the transparency law violation, while right outlets highlight the specific inclusion of Trump and a ‘torture video’ in the unredacted files.

  • Left: DOJ transparency failures exposed as judge orders Epstein file release Left-leaning outlets focus on the federal judge's order for the Department of Justice to unredact more Epstein files, emphasizing the concession by lawyers regarding a violation of transparency law. They highlight the judge's directive for the release of additional names and details by July 2.
  • Right: Judge orders full Epstein file release, exposing DOJ transparency failures Right-leaning outlets prominently feature the judge's order for the DOJ to unredact more Epstein files, specifically highlighting the inclusion of names and details related to President Trump and a 'torture video'. They underscore the concession by Todd Blanche, a lawyer, regarding the violation of transparency law.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Judge orders DOJ to turn over some unredacted Epstein files

Right

  • Judge orders DOJ to unredact more Epstein files, says Todd Blanche ‘conceded’ violating Transparency Law
  • Judge orders release of more Epstein-files names that were redacted
  • Judge orders DOJ to unredact Epstein files related to Trump and ‘torture video’ - Washington Examiner

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