A viral late-night segment reignited debate after Jimmy Kimmel criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department\u2019s handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files. During a tense House Judiciary Committee hearing, lawmakers questioned document redactions, transparency, and reports that congressional search activity may have been logged in a DOJ reading room. Representative Pramila Jayapal pressed Bondi about victim outreach, intensifying partisan clashes. Bondi defended the department\u2019s actions, citing privacy protections and legal compliance. Kimmel\u2019s on-air commentary amplified concerns about accountability while mocking the administration\u2019s responses. The controversy continues as courts review related FOIA disputes and political scrutiny deepens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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