DOJ Misses Friday Deadline for All Epstein Files; Phased Release Planned

• Deputy AG Todd Blanche confirmed the Justice Department will release "several hundred thousand documents" related to Jeffrey Epstein.
• The DOJ will not meet the Friday deadline for releasing *all* Epstein files, opting for a phased approach.
• Additional batches of files, including photos, investigative reports, and internal communications, are expected in coming weeks.
• Some material may be withheld to protect victims or ongoing investigations.
• President Trump, who signed the law in November, is scheduled to make remarks today.

Why It Matters: DOJ confirms phased release of Epstein files, missing Friday's full deadline to protect victims.