Congress Demands Epstein Files, Somehow Not Their Own Donor Lists
The House recently voted nearly unanimously to demand the Justice Department release the Epstein files. A rare moment of unity, indeed, especially for an institution routinely deadlocked on issues like, say, preventing mass famine or adequately funding public schools. One might almost believe our esteemed representatives are genuinely concerned with accountability – until you consider how fiercely
Congress protects its own opaque world of influence peddling. For example, the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) is notorious for its lax enforcement and gaping loopholes allowing foreign interests to shape policy without public scrutiny, an issue that the NYT rarely highlights with the same fervor as Epstein's guest list. So, while Congress preens over demanding files that might expose
billionaires and celebrities, don't expect similar enthusiasm for revealing which foreign governments or corporate lobbying groups have quietly slipped millions into their campaign coffers. The public gets the spectacle of Epstein's alleged clients, but never the full ledger of who truly owns legislative priorities in Washington. How many members who voted for this bill also voted against campaign
finance reforms designed to shed light on their own connections? We're left to wonder if their sudden quest for truth is more about deflection than genuine transparency.