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Jeffrey Epstein

Arcs in the news about Jeffrey Epstein from the outlets we track, each followed from its first story to its last, with who covered it.

Person · 411 stories · 5,163 articles · earliest story we hold Oct 12, 2023

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The Epstein files: the fight to make the Justice Department release them

44 of 112 stories this year

Epstein files: 2 million records in various stages of review, DOJ says · 26 articles, Jan 6Judge rules against lawmakers pressing for monitor to ensure release of Epstein files · 6 articles, Jan 21TikTok investigating why some users can't write "Epstein" in messages · 6 articles, Jan 27DOJ releasing 3 million pages of Epstein files, deputy AG says | LIVE · 31 articles, Jan 30Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages · 56 articles, Jan 30Justice Department ends Epstein review with big document release · 5 articles, Jan 30Epstein files latest: Victims complain of death threats as government says it's fixing redactions · 32 articles, Feb 1Latest release of Epstein files puts spotlight on prominent names · 12 articles, Feb 2Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files · 10 articles, Feb 7FBI concluded Epstein wasn’t running sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show · 19 articles, Feb 8Republican congressman says Epstein files ‘likely incriminated’ six more men · 5 articles, Feb 9Rep. Khanna names 6 men he says were redacted from Epstein files for "no apparent reason"; DOJ says some had no Epstein ties · 6 articles, Feb 10Bondi faces heated questions on handling of Epstein files at House hearing · 52 articles, Feb 11Bondi announces ‘all’ Epstein files have been released with over 300 high-profile names unveiled · 5 articles, Feb 15Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files cover-up – US politics live · 5 articles, Feb 17Epstein estate reaches settlement of up to $35 million with survivors · 10 articles, Feb 20Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files · 21 articles, Feb 24DOJ probes whether any Epstein files about Trump were wrongly withheld · 55 articles, Feb 25Hacker accessed FBI server that included Epstein files in 2023, files suggest · 13 articles, Mar 11Bank of America settles lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victims · 7 articles, Mar 16Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders' briefing on the Epstein files · 11 articles, Mar 19Epstein survivors sue Trump administration and Google over release of private information · 14 articles, Mar 27Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America · 18 articles, Mar 28Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general · 111 articles, Apr 2Trump has discussed firing Pam Bondi, media reports say · 25 articles, Apr 2Justice Department watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law · 15 articles, Apr 23Why Jeffrey Epstein’s purported suicide note is still being kept secret: ‘Time to say goodbye’ · 6 articles, Apr 30Judge releases note that cellmate says he found after Jeffrey Epstein's suspected suicide try · 17 articles, May 7Epstein’s purported suicide note unsealed by judge: Read the full text · 48 articles, May 7Lawmakers ask DOJ to probe additional alleged abusers named by ex-Epstein assistant · 8 articles, Jun 4Judge orders DOJ to turn over some unredacted Epstein files · 9 articles, Jun 26Justice Department defends decision not to release, unredact more Epstein files · 3 articles, Jul 3Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files · 44 articles, Jul 15Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation · 64 articles, Jul 16Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move' · 6 articles, Jul 18Epstein judge: ‘The public has a right to know what the hell is going on’ · 20 articles, Aug 13Lawsuit reveals Playboy’s Hugh Hefner contacted FBI about Epstein · 5 articles, Aug 13Court approves Bank of America's $73M settlement with Epstein victims · 7 articles, Aug 27Fake RNC midterm convention website redirects to DOJ Epstein files · 6 articles, Sep 4Fake Republican midterm convention site still redirects to Epstein files · 5 articles, Sep 4Florida woman pleads guilty to defrauding fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims · 11 articles, Sep 16Blanche warned of contempt risk in Epstein files case · 5 articles, Sep 17Rosie O'Donnell to Release Epstein Victims Interview Series After ABC Rejected Her Segment on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' · 3 articles, Sep 21Fed probing executors of Jeffrey Epstein estate: WSJ · 4 articles, Sep 23
The Epstein files: Ghislaine Maxwell's appeals, interviews and clemency bids

4 of 22 stories this year · gone quiet

Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth during Epstein deposition with House Oversight Committee · 11 articles, Feb 9Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions from lawmakers · 51 articles, Feb 9Senate unanimously agrees to oppose pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell · 12 articles, Jul 29Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘miscarriage of justice’ claims and bid for prison release · 66 articles, Aug 25
The Epstein files: Trump's ties to Epstein

8 of 45 stories this year · gone quiet

Trump again says he will sue Trevor Noah over Epstein comments at Grammys · 39 articles, Feb 2Donald Trump clashes with another female reporter after Epstein question · 5 articles, Feb 4Trump Reportedly Called Police About Epstein In 2006 · 13 articles, Feb 10DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault · 44 articles, Mar 5Melania Trump denies Epstein ties · 79 articles, Apr 9Oversight Committee responds to Melania Trump’s call for Epstein victims to testify before Congress · 7 articles, Apr 10Judge dismisses $10B Trump lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter report · 47 articles, Apr 13Melania Trump files for sanctions against Michael Wolff over Epstein-linked allegations he made · 5 articles, Jul 21
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's fall, from losing his titles to his arrest

4 of 11 stories this year · gone quiet

Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested? Here’s what to know about ‘misconduct in public office’ · 185 articles, Feb 19Police are searching ex-Prince Andrew’s former home — a day after his arrest · 23 articles, Feb 20UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 6 articles, Feb 24Queen Elizabeth was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become British trade envoy, documents say · 6 articles, May 21
The Epstein files: the House and state investigations

36 of 51 stories this year

Clintons refuse to comply with Epstein testimony: ‘Invalid and legally unenforceable’ · 75 articles, Jan 13House Republicans take first step to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe · 64 articles, Jan 21GOP chair rejects Clintons' offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote · 21 articles, Feb 2Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote · 54 articles, Feb 3Hillary Clinton calls for public hearing in Epstein probe · 47 articles, Feb 3New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch · 23 articles, Feb 17Billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files · 14 articles, Feb 18Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO’s lawyer caught on hot mic jokingly threatening to ‘kill’ him at Epstein deposition · 5 articles, Feb 20Clintons scheduled to give House Oversight testimony on Jeffrey Epstein · 8 articles, Feb 20Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties · 7 articles, Feb 25Bill Clinton to face lawmakers in Epstein probe for rare testimony by a former president · 113 articles, Feb 26Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him · 27 articles, Feb 26Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship · 18 articles, Feb 27Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify on Jeffrey Epstein · 8 articles, Mar 3House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Pam Bondi in bipartisan effort to get answers on Epstein files · 43 articles, Mar 4Epstein's Zorro Ranch searched by New Mexico investigators · 35 articles, Mar 10Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files · 30 articles, Mar 17Bill Gates to discuss Jeffrey Epstein ties in interview with House panel: reports · 15 articles, Apr 7Justice Department says Bondi won’t appear for Epstein deposition now that she’s no longer attorney general · 17 articles, Apr 8Lutnick’s testimony about Epstein draws praise from GOP chair and derision from Democrats - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 33 articles, May 6Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files · 20 articles, May 29Bondi refuses to answer questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release · 18 articles, May 29Epstein commission in New Mexico sends out first subpoenas · 7 articles, Jun 2Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment' · 24 articles, Jun 10Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein tried to use information about his infidelities to get close to him · 7 articles, Jun 10Bill Gates testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein · 22 articles, Jun 10Bill Gates told panel Jeffrey Epstein was plotting to blackmail him about extramarital affairs · 15 articles, Jun 24New Mexico attorney general says DOJ is withholding ‘critical’ information related to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch · 15 articles, Jul 9House Democrats launch investigation into whether Jeffrey Epstein acted as a foreign agent · 13 articles, Jul 21Exclusive: DOJ has been hobbling New Mexico’s Epstein ranch investigation for years, former AG says · 2 articles, Jul 21House Oversight Committee set to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former private banker · 5 articles, Jul 23State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe · 65 articles, Aug 5New Mexico Truth Commission: DOJ, US attorneys won’t help with Epstein investigation · 9 articles, Aug 5Billionaire Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee over Epstein investigation · 47 articles, Sep 2House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation · 63 articles, Sep 12Democrats plan to ramp up investigations into Trump family, White House ballroom and Epstein if they win the House · 8 articles, Sep 13
The Epstein files: resignations and inquiries over ties to Epstein

47 of 57 stories this year

Elon Musk Says His Emails With Jeffrey Epstein Are ‘Misinterpreted’ · 8 articles, Jan 30Former Prince Andrew should testify before Congress, U.K.'s Keir Starmer says as Epstein revelations mount · 7 articles, Jan 31NFL looking into Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's association with Epstein · 16 articles, Jan 31Latest Epstein file photos appear to show former Prince Andrew on floor with female · 7 articles, Jan 31Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful · 14 articles, Jan 31Norway’s royal family in the spotlight over Epstein emails and start of rape trial for crown princess’ son · 9 articles, Feb 1Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate · 8 articles, Feb 1UK’s Mandelson to resign from House of Lords over Epstein ties · 18 articles, Feb 2Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill Gates has questions to answer over Epstein ties · 23 articles, Feb 3UK police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation · 17 articles, Feb 3The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar · 5 articles, Feb 4Starmer confirms he knew Mandelson kept Epstein ties after prison term · 8 articles, Feb 4UK PM Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns in Jeffrey Epstein Fallout · 22 articles, Feb 5Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp to step down after revelations about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein · 6 articles, Feb 5Chairman of major law firm resigns after Epstein emails become public · 5 articles, Feb 5The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two · 9 articles, Feb 7British police assess claim former Prince Andrew shared confidential trade information with Epstein · 10 articles, Feb 9Prince William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ by Epstein revelations · 23 articles, Feb 9UK government reeling from Epstein fallout as screws tighten on Starmer · 7 articles, Feb 9Palace says King Charles III will support police assessing former Prince Andrew's Epstein links · 14 articles, Feb 9Chappell Roan leaves Casey Wasserman talent agency after Epstein files revelations · 13 articles, Feb 10Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits lying about meetings with Epstein · 30 articles, Feb 10Businessman named in Jeffrey Epstein files replaced as chairman of major logistics company · 5 articles, Feb 13Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein links · 29 articles, Feb 13Casey Wasserman selling his talent agency amid Epstein fallout · 18 articles, Feb 14Hyatt Hotels chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down over Epstein ties · 17 articles, Feb 17Mayor Karen Bass calls on LA Olympics boss Casey Wasserman to step down amid Epstein scandal · 6 articles, Feb 17Bill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein links · 12 articles, Feb 19Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail after being arrested in Epstein probe · 73 articles, Feb 23Peter Attia resigns from CBS News following Epstein backlash · 18 articles, Feb 23Bill Gates apologizes for Epstein ties, admits to affairs with Russian women · 18 articles, Feb 25Larry Summers to resign from Harvard with Epstein ties under review · 49 articles, Feb 25World Economic Forum head to resign over Epstein ties · 8 articles, Feb 26British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show · 9 articles, Mar 11Longtime Epstein attorney says he didn’t know of the financier’s sexual abuse · 6 articles, Mar 19Norway’s crown princess says she was ‘manipulated and deceived’ by Epstein · 6 articles, Mar 20Gates Foundation launches review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein · 6 articles, Apr 22Billionaire Leon Black defends $158m paid to Epstein: ‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde’ · 11 articles, Jun 26Buffett says not donating to Gates Foundation isn’t over Epstein ties · 52 articles, Jul 14Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler says Epstein used her to gain legitimacy · 26 articles, Jul 15Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it · 9 articles, Jul 15Review: Gates and staff met Epstein 30 times · 19 articles, Jul 21Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home · 53 articles, Jul 22Investigation revealed 'devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein · 37 articles, Jul 29Kathy Ruemmler said Epstein accuser’s assertions ‘lacked inherent credibility’ under questioning about her own ties · 11 articles, Jul 29US Senator Wyden urges regulators to probe Wall Street banks over Epstein accounts · 9 articles, Aug 4Epstein’s top advisers reportedly under federal investigation, marking major development for survivors · 8 articles, Sep 24
Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's path to prime minister · Feb 5 – Sep 29, 2026

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else22 stories in 2026 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Jeffrey Epstein that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Sep 23Collins Blasts Ossoff for Epstein-Linked Donation, Demands Action2 articles · 2 independent sources
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  2. Sep 23– 24Billionaire’s political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio’s US Senate race12 articles · 12 independent sources
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  3. Sep 15– 16Victims of sexual abuse with NDAs would be able to speak freely under new bill from GOP committee leader9 articles · 9 independent sources
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  4. Sep 9Former NASCAR champ linked to Epstein declares he’s ‘prepared for war’ in cryptic social media post1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  5. Jul 21– 22Talarico and Ossoff criticize 'Epstein class' while raking in cash from Epstein's ally5 articles · 5 independent sources
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  6. Jul 15– 17JD Vance accuses Israel of secret plot against him and drops Mossad-Epstein bombshell in explosive Joe Rogan interview10 articles · 10 independent sources
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  7. Jul 13– 17Blanche faces criticism178 articles · 77 independent sources
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  8. Mar 30Laura Dern to star in Epstein investigation limited series from Adam McKay5 articles · 5 independent sources
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  9. Feb 1Trump threatens to sue Michael Wolff, Epstein estate — and insists fresh document dump absolves him1 articles · 1 independent sources
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Stories that name Jeffrey Epstein

  1. Sep 28Board of Trustees votes to remove George Mitchell's name from UMaine programs3 articles · 3 independent sources
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  2. Sep 28– 29FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns after one year in post61 articles · 44 independent sources
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  3. Sep 16– 17Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment40 articles · 33 independent sources
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  4. Sep 7– 11Texas Senate candidate James Talarico: Voters are "tired of this professional wrestling" in politics22 articles · 15 independent sources
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  5. Aug 28– 29Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after father dies13 articles · 13 independent sources
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  6. Aug 26– 28CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO and encourage cutting off Iran29 articles · 24 independent sources
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  7. Aug 23– 30Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era98 articles · 40 independent sources
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  8. Aug 17– 23Deleted tweets show Natalie Harp’s zealous support of Trump on January 661 articles · 35 independent sources
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  9. Jul 21– 24Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General5 articles · 4 independent sources
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  10. Jul 15– 16Trump's intelligence nominee refuses to say who won 2020 election44 articles · 30 independent sources
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