On February 12, 2026, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense scrutiny during a House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing was marked by Bondi's combative responses to allegations from lawmakers about improper redactions in the Epstein files. According to Geo Business, Bondi's testimony 'shocked judiciary panel' members as she 'tackled every question with a combative approach.' Lawmakers, including Democrats Jasmine Crockett and Ted Lieu, accused Bondi of concealing the identities of Epstein's associates, as reported by Geo World. Despite the criticism, Bondi maintained that the Department of Justice had been transparent in its actions.