The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the federal prosecutor who helped lead the Epstein and Maxwell cases — a move that comes just as renewed scrutiny of the Epstein files dominates headlines. Citing Article II of the Constitution, the DOJ dismissed Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, after nearly a decade of high-profile prosecutions in Manhattan. What does her firing signal about political influence inside the DOJ — and why now? Watch The Briefing as we break down what happened, why it matters, and how it connects to the ongoing Epstein files revelations. Subscribe now for more reporting that cuts through the noise