Speaker Johnson Criticizes DOJ Surveillance of Members Reviewing Epstein Files

Speaker Mike Johnson raised concerns about the Department of Justice’s tracking of lawmakers’ search history related to unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files, suggesting it might have been an oversight. This followed accusations from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who claimed her search history was printed and misused by Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary hearing. Jayapal and other lawmakers are demanding changes to ensure the DOJ does not surveil their activities, while some Republicans, including Rep. Jim Jordan, downplayed the issue. Jayapal is seeking bipartisan support for accountability measures.

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