Ms. Klobuchar instead blamed the public’s clamoring for the files on right-wing politicians, including President Trump, who she said had sown distrust in federal prosecutors over the case.

Mr. Trump’s friendship with Mr. Epstein has been captured in videos of them partying together and comments the men have made, and his name appears in some previously released case records ...

The White House attempted to contain the intraparty furor Tuesday, as Bondi swatted away the possibility that she could release more case files — which Trump himself had previously suggested.

By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Democrats in Congress want to force votes to release the full Jeffrey Epstein files. The party’s candidates are bringing up the Epstein case in campaign speeches ...