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Domestic Congressional testimony

Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump of Epstein Files 'Cover-up'

Analysis based on 46 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026

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The ongoing political dispute and congressional testimonies related to the Jeffrey Epstein files are unlikely to have a direct, significant impact on financial markets. However, the scrutiny on the United States===United States Department of Justice and the transparency of government processes could indirectly affect investor confidence in regulatory bodies.

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Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump's administration of a 'cover-up' and 'slow-walking' the release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as the United States===United States Department of Justice released millions of documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but faces criticism from lawmakers like Thomas Massie for not providing internal memos. Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton are scheduled to testify before the United States===United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee, marking the first time a former U.S. president has testified to a congressional panel since Gerald Ford in 1983. Both Clintons deny wrongdoing and knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes, calling for public hearings and full transparency. Donald Trump, also mentioned in the files, denies any involvement and claims 'total exoneration'. The controversy highlights ongoing questions about accountability and transparency regarding Jeffrey Epstein's connections to powerful figures.

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Jeffrey Epstein is the central figure of the ongoing controversy, with files related to his sex crimes being released by the United States===United States Department of Justice. His connections to powerful figures and the handling of information about his crimes are under scrutiny.
Importance 100 Sentiment -100
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The United States===United States Department of Justice released millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein as mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. However, it faces criticism from lawmakers and Hillary Clinton for allegedly 'slow-walking' disclosures and not releasing internal memos.
Importance 95 Sentiment -20
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Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify before the United States===United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. She has accused Donald Trump's administration of a 'cover-up' and 'slow-walking' the release of documents, while asserting that she and Bill Clinton have nothing to hide and want the hearings to be public.
Importance 90 Sentiment 0
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Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify before the United States===United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. He has acknowledged flying on Jeffrey Epstein's plane for humanitarian work but denies visiting his private island or having knowledge of his sex offending at the time.
Importance 90 Sentiment 0
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The United States===United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee is probing Jeffrey Epstein's connections and the handling of information about his crimes. It has subpoenaed Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton to testify, and lawmakers are pressing the United States===United States Department of Justice for further disclosures.
Importance 90 Sentiment 0
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Donald Trump is accused by Hillary Clinton of orchestrating a 'cover-up' regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. He denies any wrongdoing, claims 'total exoneration' by the files, and suggests the Clintons are being pulled into the matter.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files and has faced pressure to testify before the Oversight Committee. He denies any wrongdoing and reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre.
Importance 50 Sentiment -80
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