Summary
U.S. lawmakers are voting on a bill to make files concerning Jeffrey Epstein public. President Donald Trump, after initially telling supporters to ignore the file release effort, has asked House Republicans to support the bill. The release could reveal more connections between Epstein and notable public figures.
Key Facts
- The U.S. House is voting on a bill to release the Justice Department's Epstein-related files within 30 days.
- Victims' names will be hidden (redacted) in the files.
- President Trump initially called the file release effort a "hoax" but now urges support for the bill.
- Epstein was previously convicted of a crime involving a minor in 2008 and died in 2019 after being charged with sex trafficking.
- New documents have been released showing Epstein’s links with influential people.
- Larry Summers, highlighted in the emails, expressed regret and is stepping back from public roles.
- The Justice Department is looking into several Democrats after Trump's request.
- A DOJ investigation could delay the file release.
