Congressional watchdog agrees to open investigation into DOJ handling of Epstein files

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The Government Accountability Office, an independent agency in the legislative branch, agreed on Tuesday to open an investigation into the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files.

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced the news over a month after he signed a bipartisan letter asking the GAO to open such an investigation to ensure the DOJ is complying with federal law.

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