Summary
Congress has passed a bill that directs the U.S. justice department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The measure received broad support in both the House and Senate and is now awaiting President Donald Trump's approval. The bill requires the release of unclassified documents and allows certain information to be withheld if it might affect ongoing investigations or reveal victims' identities.
Key Facts
- Congress passed a bill to release files on Jeffrey Epstein.
- The House voted 427-1 in favor, while the Senate approved the bill without a formal vote.
- President Trump supported disclosing the files after initially opposing it.
- The bill mandates releasing documents related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days of becoming law.
- The measure gives Attorney General Pam Bondi the power to withhold information that could impact ongoing investigations or identify victims.
- Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, was facing sex trafficking charges.
- President Trump and Epstein socialized in the past, but Trump stated he ended their relationship long ago.
- Recently released documents mention President Trump, but there's no evidence of wrongdoing by him.
