Tensions flared during a House Appropriations Committee hearing as Congresswoman Madeleine Dean sharply questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the handling and potential release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The exchange became one of the hearing's most closely watched moments, with Dean pressing the Justice Department on transparency, accountability, and public access to documents tied to the high-profile Epstein investigation. Blanche defended the department's approach while addressing questions about ongoing reviews and disclosure procedures. The confrontation underscored growing political and public scrutiny surrounding the Epstein case, as lawmakers continue to demand answers about government handling of records, investigative decisions, and the extent of information that may still remain undisclosed. Watch the full exchange.