09.02.2026 - 17:40 [ NBC News ]

Trump administration live updates: Ghislaine Maxwell invokes 5th in Congress probe; lawmakers to view unredacted Epstein files

– GHISLAINE MAXWELL DEPOSITION: Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination at a House Oversight Committee deposition this morning, which she attended virtually, the committee‘s leaders said.

– UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES: Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said in a post on X that he plans to view the unredacted versions of the Justice Department’s files on Epstein today. Starting this morning, members of Congress are being allowed to review the unredacted files, two sources familiar with the DOJ’s plans told NBC News last week.