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Search results for "Epstein investigation ramps up in Congress with some Republicans even taking action"

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Fact-checks (24619)

Instagram posts stated on February 10, 2025 in an Instagram post:
Says Kash Patel said, “FBI investigation uncovers 256 emails between Adam Schiff and Jeffrey Epstein.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• February 12, 2025
Bloggers stated on May 10, 2017 in Internet posts:
President Trump greenlighted Congress to ramp up Clinton investigation.
By John Kruzel• May 31, 2017
Donald Trump stated on July 15, 2025 in comments to reporters:
The Jeffrey Epstein files “were made up by Comey. They were made up by Obama. They were made up by Biden.”
By Grace Abels• July 18, 2025
Markwayne Mullin stated on July 27, 2025 in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union":
The Jeffrey Epstein plea agreement “was a sweetheart plea deal that was made under the Obama administration.”
By Amy Sherman• July 28, 2025
Jon Ossoff stated on June 17, 2026 in an ad:
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins “admitted” that President Donald Trump is in the Epstein files.
By Ben Brasch• June 18, 2026
Conservative Daily Post stated on November 01, 2016 in a posting on the Internet:
"FBI confirms evidence of huge underground Clinton sex network."
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• November 4, 2016
Facebook posts stated on October 09, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“Jeffrey Epstein found living in New Mexico!”
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 13, 2020
Facebook posts stated on July 26, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says the names of CNN anchors Chris Cuomo, Brian Stelter and Jake Tapper were on the flight logs of Jeffrey Epstein’s private plane.  
By Samantha Putterman• July 29, 2019
X posts stated on February 12, 2026 in an X post:
Savannah Guthrie's husband’s company is listed as a "co conspirator" in the Epstein files, “in case you're wondering why now of all times for (her) mother to be 'kidnapped.'"
By Maria Briceño• February 16, 2026
Social Media stated on July 27, 2025 in a social media post:
President Donald Trump “made 4,725 wire transfers” to Jeffrey Epstein, totaling nearly $1.1 billion.
By Gabrielle Lazor, Loreben Tuquero• August 5, 2025
Bloggers stated on August 10, 2019 in multiple posts on Facebook:
Say Jeffrey Epstein is not dead.
By Jon Greenberg• August 12, 2019
National Republican Congressional Committee stated on December 13, 2011 in a news release:
Says Rep. Betty Sutton supports allowing "welfare fund withdrawals from strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores."
By Sabrina Eaton• January 2, 2012
Facebook posts stated on July 27, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says Tom Hanks’ name is on Jeffrey Epstein’s flight logs.
By Samantha Putterman• July 31, 2020
Viral image stated on July 17, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Photo shows “Chuck Schumer kissing this child on Epstein island!”
By Ciara O'Rourke• July 18, 2020
Donald Trump stated on July 22, 2025 in a press conference:
In 2016, after Donald Trump won the presidency, then-President Barack Obama was “trying to lead a coup” with Trump’s opponent, Hillary Clinton.
By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• July 22, 2025
Facebook posts stated on September 17, 2022 in a post:
“Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer became a federal judge” and “was the person to sign off on the Mar-a-Lago search warrant.”
By Jill Terreri Ramos• September 26, 2022
Facebook posts stated on August 19, 2022 in a Facebook post:
The deaths of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and actor Anne Heche are suspicious and linked because they “partnered fighting against pedophilia.”
By Andy Nguyen• August 26, 2022
Facebook posts stated on July 09, 2020 in a Facebook post:
The FBI uncovered "256 texts between Adam Schiff and Jeffrey Epstein"
By Samantha Putterman• July 20, 2020
Mike Bishop stated on September 19, 2018 in a campaign ad:
Says Michigan congressional candidate Elissa Slotkin "just parachuted into the district to run for Congress" and "admitted that she doesn’t know our area."
By Samantha Putterman• September 19, 2018
John McCain stated on September 08, 2008 in a TV ad:
Palin "stopped the Bridge to Nowhere."
By Bill Adair, Robert Farley• September 8, 2008

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Have Democrats always been interested in Epstein case transparency? We looked back.

By Amy Sherman• August 5, 2025

The Epstein files, Trump and Congress: What happens next?

By Louis Jacobson• November 13, 2025

‘We have nothing to hide.’ How Donald Trump shifted on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files

By Amy Sherman• November 17, 2025

Rival TV ads in Ohio’s US Senate race play up donors’ Epstein links. Are they legit?

By Ben Brasch• June 8, 2026

Trump DOJ dismissal of Epstein ‘client list’ fuels MAGA division. Here’s a guide to the controversy.

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• July 15, 2025

Fact-checking falsehoods about Epstein’s client list, island and involvement with Trump

By Amy Sherman• December 17, 2025

Timeline: What the Trump administration has said about Epstein files release

By Grace Abels• July 8, 2025

Trump spoke about girls being ‘of age’ at ‘above six years old’ as he promoted the SAVE America Act

By Zoe Weyand• March 12, 2026

President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi: How she helped his agenda, and shaded the truth

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026

Is Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files? What to know after social media fight with Elon Musk

By Amy Sherman• June 6, 2025

The bridge barrage

By Bill Adair, Robert Farley• September 8, 2008

There’s no evidence the Trump administration had a role in Jeffrey Epstein’s death

By John Kruzel• August 13, 2019

Is there a difference today between war and peace?

By Louis Jacobson• May 3, 2011

There’s no evidence that the Clintons were involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s death

By Daniel Funke• August 12, 2019

Announcing PolitiFact Readers' Choice for the 2025 Lie of the Year

By Ellen Hine• December 15, 2025

What we know about the Trump-Epstein falling out

By Madison Czopek, Gabrielle Lazor• July 31, 2025

Explaining the Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theories linked to Trump, Clinton

By Daniel Funke, Jon Greenberg, John Kruzel• August 13, 2019

A guide to possible paths to impeachment (or not) in the House

By Louis Jacobson, John Kruzel• April 26, 2019

Evaluating President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office

By Louis Jacobson• April 26, 2021

Trump has pushed out 5 inspectors general since April. Here’s who they are

By Bill McCarthy• May 19, 2020