The DOJ's request comes amid uncertainty about how the department will respond to the requirements of the Epstein bill that Trump just signed.

President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.

The Senate late Tuesday afternoon agreed to unanimously approve the House bill that calls for the Justice Department to release its Jeffrey Epstein files bill. When the bill arrives from the House, it will be deemed immediately passed by the Senate and sent to President Donald Trump's desk.

The President signed the bill after a rare bipartisan revolt in Congress forced his hand. Here's what happens next.

Former U.S. Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. said the public will be “disappointed” in what files the Department of Justice decides to release. “I don’t think that at the end

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump losing his monthslong battle to stop the release of the Epstein files after Congress passed a bill forcing the Justice Department to make them public.

Trump spent much of the year working behind the scenes to block the release of files related to Epstein, who was once his close friend. In documents released last week, Trump’s name came up repeatedly. Trump was also reportedly told earlier this year by Attorney General Pam Bondi that he is mentioned in the unreleased files.

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