Read · October 26, 2026
House Judiciary Democrats release a report on Trump and Epstein and call for an independent special counsel
- From the LeftNBC News: House Democrats call on DOJ to name special counsel in Epstein case
NBC reports the Judiciary Democrats' report and its call for a special counsel, quotes Rep. Jamie Raskin, the White House and Justice Department responses, and Trump's past comments on Epstein
Grade: D (64/100). Uses loaded words and mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- CenterStraight Arrow News: Democrats' report links Trump to Epstein abuse, alleges DOJ cover-up
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
Grade: B (82/100). Leaves out key context.
- From the RightWashington Examiner: House Judiciary Democrats drop report detailing Trump's alleged ties to Epstein
The Examiner reports the report's call for an independent investigation, quotes Raskin and the minority statement, and adds Democrats' Epstein-related ad spending before the midterms
Grade: C (70/100). Uses loaded words and leaves out key context.
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