🔗 Share this article Senate Approves Legislation to Make Public Epstein Files The Senate on Tuesday passed without delay to a bill that will force the release of case documents associated with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following a near-unanimous vote in the House of Representatives and a change of position by the president and his Republican allies. The administration changed course after months of trying to forestall the joint action involving a controversy that has dogged the president since his comeback to the White House. Swift Approval in Congress Senators proceeded by general agreement, which needs acceptance from each senator but does not require a individual voting process, speeding up the process. Hours earlier, the House overwhelmingly approved the bill on a near-unanimous vote. Citizens have endured sufficient delay. Those affected have waited patiently,” the Senate Democratic leader stated in a floor speech on Tuesday, before urging the chamber to approve it without opposition. “Uncover the facts. Ensure full disclosure.” Presidential Signature The bill next goes to the president for his endorsement. Trump indicated on Monday that he would sign the measure. Though Trump has for months downplayed the uproar over the authorities' approach of the Epstein case as a “false narrative”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the weekend, and stated he would approve it if it comes to him. Reaction Democrats, along with those affected and their supporters who were watching from a viewing area, broke into applause after the bill was passed. The only opposition came from a Louisiana Republican, who stated he was concerned the measure would reveal identifying details of witnesses, potential suspects and others involved in the investigation. Other News Updates The president receives backlash for calling a female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’ during a confrontation onboard Air Force One. Federal judge blocks ‘discriminatory’ maps in Texas that allocated GOP additional districts. Many of Department of Education's responsibilities transferred to other branches as part of administration efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps move to Raleigh, with local officials noting ongoing activities.