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White House Reportedly Intervened to Shut Down Epstein Files Probe

Original: White House Directly Intervened to Shut Down Epstein Files Probe

The New Republic reports that the White House directly intervened to shut down an investigation into the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The claim, ranking highly on Hacker News, has drawn attention amid ongoing scrutiny of how the Trump administration has handled disclosures about Epstein and his associates. Details of who ordered the intervention and on what grounds remain limited in the reporting so far.

Why now: Ongoing public and political controversy over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files keeps any report of White House interference highly contentious.

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