Bipartisan Push In Congress Advances Epstein File Release And Trump Affirms He Will Sign

On Tuesday, both the House and Senate took significant steps to advance legislation mandating the Justice Department to publicly disclose its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This marked a notable shift, overcoming months of resistance from President Donald Trump and Republican leaders. Initially, a bipartisan group in the House introduced the petition in July to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson’s authority, deemed a longshot as Trump dismissed the issue as a "hoax." Remarkably, they succeeded, with Trump conceding political realities and agreeing to sign the bill. Following the House vote, Senators unanimously approved it without formal roll call, reflecting increased pressure on lawmakers for transparency regarding Epstein, who died in jail amid allegations of sexual abuse of minors. Only Rep. Clay Higgins opposed, citing concerns over potentially exposing innocent individuals. The bill mandates the release of all related files within 30 days while allowing redaction of sensitive victim information.