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US House votes on releasing Epstein files: What to expect

US House votes on releasing Epstein files: What to expect

Summary

The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on releasing all remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump has encouraged House Republicans to support the release, marking a change from his earlier stance on the matter. This vote is part of ongoing discussions about transparency and political motivations related to the Epstein case.

Key Facts

  • The House of Representatives is voting on Tuesday to release all remaining files about Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Some files have been released before, but many are still sealed.
  • President Donald Trump has asked House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing these files.
  • The vote is scheduled to start at 2pm (19:00 GMT) and end at 8:15pm (01:15 GMT on Wednesday).
  • President Trump has changed his position; he previously advised against releasing the files.
  • There is a division within the Republican Party on whether to release the files.
  • Some Republicans and Democrats have gathered enough signatures to force a vote.
  • Emails mentioning President Trump have been released, some of which he denies substance to.

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