The president is digging in his heels on the issue even as his most fervent supporters turn against his stance on the convicted pedophile who was once his close friend.

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced an amendment to a cryptocurrency bill set for a House vote this week that would compel Attorney General Pam Bondi to "retain, preserve and compile" Epstein-related records and release them within 30 days.

Donald Trump has appeared increasingly unwilling to release files regarding Jeffrey Epstein despite members of his administration previously vowing to release them

Here’s a look at the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, how the Trump administration has handled it, and how his supporters have reacted to recent developments.

Trump calls Epstein scrutiny a "hoax," accuses critics of aiding Democrats, and says he no longer wants their support. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

After President Trump urged a rattled MAGA base to not "waste [t]ime" on the Jeffrey Epstein case, some are softening their tones. But others still have their teeth sunk in the storyline. The big picture: Trump-world influencers and the president's base were blindsided by the Justice Department and FBI's conclusions that the disgraced financier did not have a "client list" and died by suicide,

Right-wing influencers now have to choose between authenticity to their brand, and their loyalty to Trump.

"He's dead for a long time. He was never a big factor in terms of life. I don't understand what the interest or what the fascination is. I really don't." Despite Trump's efforts to downplay ‒ and discredit ‒ the Epstein case,