🔗 Share this article Congress Approves Legislation to Disclose Epstein Files The Senate on Tuesday gave swift approval to legislation that will mandate the disclosure of official records associated with the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a almost unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a change of position by the president and his GOP allies. The administration changed course after an extended period of trying to forestall the bipartisan effort involving a controversy that has dogged the president since his return to the White House. Swift Approval in Congress The Senate acted by unanimous consent, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a formal roll call vote, speeding up the process. Hours earlier, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a massive majority. Citizens have been patient long enough. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have suffered long enough,” the top Senate Democrat declared in a floor speech on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to approve it without opposition. “Let the truth come out. Let transparency reign.” Future Action The measure next heads to Trump for his endorsement. Trump indicated on Monday that he would endorse the legislation. Although Trump has for an extended period rejected the controversy over the authorities' approach of the investigation as a “false narrative”, he signalled his support for the legislation over the past few days, and announced he would give his assent if it is presented to him. Response The Democratic party, along with survivors of Epstein and their advocates who were present in a House gallery, applauded after the bill was passed. Lone dissent came from a GOP representative, who expressed concern he feared the measure would make public personal information of witnesses, persons of interest and others involved in the investigation. Other News Updates The president is under fire for labeling a journalist as ‘piggy’ during a confrontation onboard Air Force One. Judge blocks ‘discriminatory’ maps in Texas that awarded GOP more districts. A significant number of US education agency’s authorities transferred to different agencies as part of administration efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps move to North Carolina capital, with local officials noting ongoing activities.