Schumer forces Senate vote on releasing Epstein files
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.
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