The Justice Department has asked a federal judge to release years-old grand jury testimony made against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as President Donald Trump fumes on social media over public demands to release the so-called Epstein files.

Calls grow from both parties for more transparency, as grand jury testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case requires a federal judge's approval to be released.

Combining an ancient trope with modern cynicism, the sex-trafficking scandal has ingredients that keep it fresh long after other conspiracies faded. President Trump used it for political gain.

The Justice Department said unsealing grand jury transcripts related to Epstein's case is necessary given "longstanding and legitimate" public interest in the case.

If Donald Trump's defamation suit doesn't settle, the discovery process could reveal new details about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Kevin Spacey calls for release of all Jeffrey Epstein files. The actor previously explained his appearance in document and denied any relationship with Epstein or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

And speaking of going to court, Trump said Thursday night he will sue Rupert Murdoch and “his third rate newspaper,” the Wall Street Journal, for publishing what Trump says is a “FAKE” letter. The Journal reported that Trump sent the letter to Epstein in 2003 to be included in a commemorative book for Epstein’s 50th birthday.

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