Explosive hearing on the Hill about the Epstein Files

The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

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🗓️ 12 February 2026

⏱️ 43 minutes

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On tonight’s midweek Nightcap: Attorney General Pam Bondi goes on the attack during testimony before the House Judiciary Committee about the Epstein investigation. Then, Olympic athletes speak out against the Trump administration's actions in Minnesota. Plus, what will artificial intelligence really mean for the future of work? Evan McMorris-Santoro, Pablo Torre, Steve Liesman, and Josh Tyrangiel join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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0:00.0	Good evening, once again. I am Stephanie Ruhl and check your calendar because it is time for the midweek nightcap. We are 264 days away from the midterms, and Capitol Hill remains consumed by what has been revealed in the Epstein files, as well as by the Justice Department's handling
0:20.9	or mishandling of them, which brings us to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
0:24.5	Today she testified before the House Judiciary Committee.
0:27.3	This was her first appearance before the panel since the DOJ said it released all documents
0:32.3	related to Epstein and co-conspirator Galane Maxwell.
0:35.5	Many lawmakers hope to hear some new details
0:37.8	on the Justice Department's investigation into Epstein,
0:40.6	but it was no surprise.
0:41.9	The hearing quickly turned explosive
0:43.4	with Bondi on the attack,
0:45.0	defending her leadership at the DOJ,
0:47.3	and again and again, praising President Trump.
0:50.5	Watch this.
0:53.1	To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand.
1:02.0	And if you are willing, please raise your hands if you have still not been able to meet with this Department of Justice.
1:14.3	Will you turn to them now and apologize for what your Department of Justice has put them through
1:22.9	with the absolutely unacceptable release of the Epstein files and their information.
1:32.6	Merit Garland set in this chair twice.
1:35.4	Attorney General Bondi.
1:36.7	Can I finish my answer?
1:38.5	No, I'm going to reclaim my time because I asked you a specific question.
1:43.7	How many of Epstein's co-conspirators have you indicted?
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