Trump ally Kash Patel, appointed FBI director during Trump’s second tenure, and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, both previously questioned the official suicide ruling. By May this year, however, both said they accepted the government’s conclusion about Epstein’s death.

Tirrell posted a copy of his termination letter on LinkedIn, noting that it resembled notices received by other DOJ employees.

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas tells CNN’s Laura Coates that Attorney General Pam Bondi should testify before Congress about the Jeffrey Epstein files. Crockett also addressed redistricting in Texas and responded to President Donald Trump’s comments about her IQ.

The president is facing backlash over the DOJ’s decision not to release files on Jeffrey Epstein. Trump now says Attorney General Pam Bondi should release whatever she thinks is credible.

Ghislaine Maxwell filed a Supreme Court appeal arguing she should be covered by Jeffrey Epstein's controversial plea deal.