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Center · Read · October 26, 2026

Oct 26 ยท House Judiciary Democrats release a report on Trump and Epstein and call for an independent special counsel

Straight Arrow News: Democrats' report links Trump to Epstein abuse, alleges DOJ cover-up

Grade B (82/100). SAN details the 53-page minority staff report: the 11 women's accounts, the allegations about Todd Blanche and the Maxwell interview, Raskin's statements, and the long odds for a special counsel

B: Leaves out key context.

  • Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): the White House and Justice Department responses, which the L piece quotes, are not included (the piece says they haven't commented)

Splits: SAN details the 53-page minority staff report: the 11 women's accounts, the allegations about Todd Blanche and the Maxwell interview, Raskin's statements, and the long odds for a special counsel

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Same story: NBC News, Washington Examiner

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