The release of "Phase 1" of the Jeffrey Epstein files by Attorney General Pam Bondi has been met with criticism for being heavily redacted and containing mostly previously known information, leading to accusations of a cover-up.

Washington's Senate Bill 5312 proposes reducing penalties for individuals caught in online sting operations targeting child predators if no actual child was harmed, sparking controversy over whether it weakens protections for children.

The release of "Phase 1" of the Epstein Files by Pam Bondi has been widely criticized as a disappointing, heavily redacted collection of previously known information, rather than the full disclosure many were expecting.