🔗 Share this article Congress Approves Measure to Disclose Epstein Files The upper chamber of Congress on this Tuesday passed without delay to legislation that will mandate the disclosure of official records related to the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a almost unanimous vote in the House of Representatives and a shift by Donald Trump and his Republican allies. The administration changed course after an extended period of trying to block the bipartisan effort involving a case that has plagued the president since his return to the White House. Unanimous Passage in Both Chambers Senators proceeded by unanimous consent, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, speeding up the process. Earlier that day, the House voted decisively for the bill on a near-unanimous vote. The public have waited long enough. The survivors have suffered long enough,” the top Senate Democrat stated in a floor speech on Tuesday, before asking the chamber to adopt it by consent. “Reveal the truth. Allow openness to prevail.” Next Steps This legislation next goes to Donald Trump for his approval. Trump signaled on the previous day that he would endorse the legislation. Although the president has for months downplayed the controversy over the government’s handling of the investigation as a “false narrative”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the past few days, and announced he would give his assent if it reaches his desk. Reaction Democrats, along with survivors of Epstein and their supporters who were present in a viewing area, cheered after the bill was enacted. Lone dissent came from a Louisiana Republican, who expressed concern he feared the measure would reveal identifying details of individuals involved, potential suspects and others involved in the investigation. Additional Stories Trump faces criticism for referring to a female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’ during a confrontation onboard Air Force One. Federal judge blocks ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in the state of Texas that awarded Republicans additional districts. A significant number of US education agency’s authorities transferred to other federal departments as part of administration efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps move to North Carolina capital, with local officials reporting ongoing activities.