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Senate officially passes the Epstein files bill, sending it to Trump

Senate officially passes the Epstein files bill, sending it to Trump

Summary

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to publish its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The bill is now headed to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Key Facts

  • The Senate passed the bill on Wednesday.
  • The bill demands that the Justice Department release its files on Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
  • Both Republicans and Democrats in the Senate agreed to pass the bill quickly.
  • The House of Representatives passed the bill with a 427-1 vote.
  • The Senate passed the bill immediately after receiving it from the House.
  • The bill is now awaiting President Donald Trump's decision.

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