🔗 Share this article Congress Greenlights Bill to Disclose Epstein Documents The Senate on Tuesday gave swift approval to a measure that will force the release of official records concerning the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a overwhelming vote in the lower house and a change of position by the president and his GOP allies. The administration gave in after months of trying to delay the joint action involving a controversy that has plagued the president since his return to the White House. Swift Approval in Congress Senators proceeded by general agreement, which needs acceptance from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, expediting the process. Earlier that day, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a massive majority. Citizens have endured sufficient delay. The survivors have waited patiently,” the Senate Democratic leader stated in a floor speech on Tuesday, before requesting the Senate to approve it without opposition. “Uncover the facts. Allow openness to prevail.” Future Action The bill next heads to the president for his signature. Trump indicated on the previous day that he would approve the bill. Though the president has for months dismissed the outcry over the government’s handling of the Epstein case as a “political stunt”, he signalled his support for the measure over the weekend, and said he would sign the measure if it is presented to him. Support and Opposition Democrats, along with survivors of Epstein and their supporters who were seated in a House gallery, cheered after the bill was passed. Lone dissent came from Clay Higgins, who said he worried the measure would reveal identifying details of witnesses, those under scrutiny and others caught up in the investigation. Additional Headlines Trump receives backlash for calling a female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’ during a disagreement onboard Air Force One. Federal judge disallows ‘discriminatory’ maps in the state of Texas that allocated Republicans more districts. Many of US education agency’s powers reassigned to other branches as part of White House efforts. Raids expand to Raleigh, with authorities noting ongoing activities.