Judge threatens DOJ sanctions over unreleased Epstein files

A federal judge is considering contempt proceedings and possible sanctions after the Justice Department missed a deadline to submit unreleased Epstein records for private review. Independent journalist Scott MacFarlane says roughly 3 million pages remain undisclosed as survivors and lawmakers demand greater transparency. He also reports that $323 million has been spent or allocated for White House projects in 2026, far more than in years past, raising concerns about accountability.