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What happens with the Jeffrey Epstein files after Pam Bondi's firing?
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and picked Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to be acting AG. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joins CBS News to discuss Blanche and the fate of the Jeffrey Epstein files in the wake of Bondi's firing.

The strongest version of this narrative highlights a legitimate concern: leadership changes at the Department of Justice can disrupt high-profile investigations, and the Epstein case is no exception. The appointment of an acting AG—especially one with a background that may differ from their predecessor—could shift priorities or approaches. This is a valid area for public scrutiny, given the sensitivity of the Epstein files and their potential to implicate powerful figures. However, the framing r...