Summary
The Senate will vote on whether to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, following an amendment by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The amendment makes it mandatory for a roll-call vote in the Senate, potentially putting Senate Republicans in a difficult position. The Attorney General would need to release the files within 30 days if the bill passes.
Key Facts
- Chuck Schumer filed an amendment to release Jeffrey Epstein files.
- The amendment is part of a defense authorization bill.
- This will lead to a full Senate vote on releasing the files.
- Attorney General must release the files within 30 days if the vote passes.
- Senate Democrats have targeted this issue to challenge Republicans.
- President Trump referred to the Epstein issue as a "hoax."
- A birthday book with a doodle linked to Trump was released by House Democrats.
- Republicans criticized Democrats for selecting which documents to release.
