Trump, bill and the Epstein
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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 House and Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to require the Justice Department to release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
After President Donald Trump reversed course over the weekend -- now urging House Republicans to "vote to release the Epstein files" -- the bill appears headed for the Senate despite a monthslong campaign by Speaker Mike Johnson to block its release.
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
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
Trump Loses Battle to Conceal Epstein Files; Greene Hits Back Over “Traitor" Nickname: A Closer Look
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.