The FBI is collaborating with the Department of Justice to determine if additional information from the Jeffrey Epstein files can be made public. FBI Director Kash Patel shared this update during an interview with journalist Catherine Herridge. He noted that there are existing protective orders and sealing orders that legally restrict the disclosure of information related to ongoing investigations.

Patel was asked about the Department of Justice's ability to meet the December 19 deadline for releasing materials as mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. He emphasized the legal constraints in place, stating, "There are protective orders and orders to seal in place that legally prohibit the disclosure of information related to any investigation when there's a court order of that fashion."

Attorney General Pam Bondi recently indicated that new information has emerged from the Epstein files but did not disclose specifics. She affirmed that the Justice Department would adhere to legal guidelines regarding what information is released to the public.

In response to inquiries about President Trump's recent request for the DOJ to investigate Epstein's connections with Democrats, Patel stated, "We'll just follow the facts. It's pretty simple for this FBI." Bondi had directed the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to examine the relationships between Epstein and Democratic figures following Trump's suggestion.

Patel clarified the distinction between the information held by the government and that possessed by the Epstein estate. He remarked, "Those are two separate boxes of information, and the Epstein estate has not been willing to share information with the U.S. government, and so even though we've requested them to do so."

When discussing the potential redaction of the Epstein files, Patel assured that the FBI aims to minimize redactions while prioritizing the rights of victims. He stated, "The FBI always commits to as few redactions as possible while also upholding always victim's rights."