"As to why they have or have not, or will-you should ask the FBI." REPORTER: Why doesn't the president just order the FBI to release the full Epstein files -- just get it out there? KAROLINE LEAVITT,

Donald Trump has ordered the release of secret documents related to Jeffrey Epstein after a lewd birthday card he allegedly sent to the paedophile financier sparked the biggest crisis of his presidency.

Okla., blocked a resolution that would require the Department of Justice to release all documents related to deceased, convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday.

On Wednesday, a federal judge denied a request to unseal grand jury transcripts from he investigation into Epstein.

A lawyer who formerly worked for Jeffrey Epstein used an interview on Sunday to call on President Trump's Department of Justice to release additional records.

The president threatened to sue the newspaper and News Corp for publishing an article about a letter bearing his name that was included in a 2003 birthday album for Jeffrey Epstein.

A new CBS News poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for full transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The survey finds 89% of Americans believe the Justice Department should release all documents,

He also threatened to sue the WSJ over a report alleging he sent a 'bawdy' birthday letter to the late sex offender in 2003.