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WATCH LIVE: House expected to vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files

WATCH LIVE: House expected to vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files

Summary

The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a bill that would require the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump and Republican leaders initially resisted the bill, but growing support has led to a change in their stance.

Key Facts

  • The House vote is scheduled for Tuesday.
  • The bill requires the Justice Department to publicly release files on Jeffrey Epstein.
  • A small bipartisan group in the House initiated the bill in July.
  • President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson initially opposed the bill.
  • President Trump has since changed his position, urging Republicans to support the bill.
  • The bill is expected to pass with strong support in the House.
  • If passed, the Senate will then have to consider the bill.

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