During Mr. Trump's first term, his labor secretary, Alexander Acosta, resigned following criticism of his handling of Epstein's 2008 plea deal when he was a federal prosecutor in Florida. Epstein served 13 months in a jail work-release program after he was originally accused of sexually abusing dozens of girls and young women.

Donald Trump has ordered the release of secret documents related to Jeffrey Epstein after a lewd birthday card he allegedly sent to the paedophile financier sparked the biggest crisis of his presidency.

Long Island’s four U.S. House members all say the Trump administration should release records surrounding the case of Jeffrey Epstein. Release of the files has consumed Capitol Hill and the White House as President Donald Trump continues to balk at calls from some of his most ardent supporters to unseal the documents.

The Missouri senator’s comments come amid a broader, tumultuous moment for Republicans and allies of Trump both in Missouri and nationally.

Members of Iowa’s all-Republican federal delegation say they were supportive of releasing information related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — but said the push in Congress to compel the U.

"As to why they have or have not, or will-you should ask the FBI." REPORTER: Why doesn't the president just order the FBI to release the full Epstein files -- just get it out there? KAROLINE LEAVITT,

He also threatened to sue the WSJ over a report alleging he sent a 'bawdy' birthday letter to the late sex offender in 2003.

A new CBS News poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for full transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The survey finds 89% of Americans believe the Justice Department should release all documents,