By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-bondi-sidesteps-questions-about-epstein-files-at-press-conference Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Bondi sidesteps questions about Epstein files at press conference Politics Nov 19, 2025 4:13 PM EST Asked at a press conference Wednesday about the Epstein files, Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly said the Justice Department would “continue to follow the law with maximum transparency.” Watch Bondi’s remarks in the video player above. But Bondi did not say when additional files would be released or whether any documents would be withheld because of a new investigation by the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan. WATCH: What comes next after Congress votes to release the Epstein files Bondi recently assigned Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to investigate Epstein’s ties to Trump’s political foes after a demand from the Republican president. That’s despite a July memo that said authorities had no evidence “that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.” Bondi said the investigation was prompted by “new information,” but would not elaborate. FBI makes addition to Most Wanted list There’s a $15 million reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who is wanted for running a multi-national drug trafficking network and orchestrating multiple murders related to the drug ring. The FBI added 43-year-old Ryan Wedding to its 10 Most Wanted list Thursday, while also announcing the U.S. State Department’s $15 million offer. “Ryan Wedding has orchestrated murders against his rivals, against cooperating witnesses, against anybody that crosses his path,” said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Asked at a press conference Wednesday about the Epstein files, Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly said the Justice Department would “continue to follow the law with maximum transparency.” Watch Bondi’s remarks in the video player above. But Bondi did not say when additional files would be released or whether any documents would be withheld because of a new investigation by the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan. WATCH: What comes next after Congress votes to release the Epstein files Bondi recently assigned Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to investigate Epstein’s ties to Trump’s political foes after a demand from the Republican president. That’s despite a July memo that said authorities had no evidence “that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.” Bondi said the investigation was prompted by “new information,” but would not elaborate. FBI makes addition to Most Wanted list There’s a $15 million reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who is wanted for running a multi-national drug trafficking network and orchestrating multiple murders related to the drug ring. The FBI added 43-year-old Ryan Wedding to its 10 Most Wanted list Thursday, while also announcing the U.S. State Department’s $15 million offer. “Ryan Wedding has orchestrated murders against his rivals, against cooperating witnesses, against anybody that crosses his path,” said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now