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DOJ says Epstein investigation ‘not closed’ in rebuke of House oversight report

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Deese, K. (2026, November 10). DOJ says Epstein investigation ‘not closed’ in rebuke of House oversight report. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4798949/doj-epstein-investigation-not-closed-rebuke-house-oversight-report/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-10 · by Kaelan Deese

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The Justice Department responded to Republican Representative James Comer's House Oversight Committee report, which called for further examination of parts of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The DOJ stated that these issues have already been resolved and emphasized that the Epstein case remains open, disagreeing with Comer’s recommendations.
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Kaelan Deese
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DOJ House Oversight Committee Republican The Justice Department the Washington Examiner

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Comer PERSON · 1× DOJ ORG · 1× House Oversight Committee ORG · 1× James Comer PERSON · 1× Jeffrey Epstein PERSON · 1× Republican NORP · 1× The Justice Department ORG · 1× the Washington Examiner ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Justice Department pushed back Tuesday against Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) over his panel’s final report urging federal authorities to revisit parts of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, insisting the case remains open.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-10
2026-11-10 · Washington Examiner
DOJ says Epstein investigation ‘not closed’ in rebuke of House oversight report · assertive framing

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The Justice Department pushed back Tuesday against Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) over his panel’s final report urging federal authorities to revisit parts of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, insisting the case remains open. asserted
case → push → investigation
“With all due respect, the Chairman’s recommendations have already been addressed,” a DOJ spokesperson told the Washington Examiner in response to Comer’s report. asserted
spokesperson → address → report
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