🔗 Share this article Senate Passes Measure to Disclose Epstein Documents The Senate on Tuesday gave swift approval to a bill that will require the publication of investigative files concerning the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a overwhelming vote in the US House of Representatives and a shift by the president and his Republican allies. The White House changed course after months of trying to delay the joint action involving a controversy that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House. Swift Approval in Both Chambers Senators proceeded by consensus, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, accelerating the process. Hours earlier, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a 427-1 tally. The public have been patient long enough. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have waited patiently,” Chuck Schumer declared in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before asking the chamber to approve it without opposition. “Reveal the truth. Allow openness to prevail.” Next Steps This legislation next heads to Donald Trump for his signature. He stated on the previous day that he would approve the bill. Though Trump has for an extended period downplayed the controversy over the government’s handling of the investigation as a “false narrative”, he expressed his backing for the House bill over the weekend, and said he would sign the measure if it comes to him. Support and Opposition Democrats, along with those affected and their representatives who were present in a viewing area, broke into applause after the bill was approved. The sole “no” vote came from a GOP representative, who expressed concern he feared the measure would make public personal information of individuals involved, those under scrutiny and others involved in the investigation. Other Headlines Trump is under fire for referring to a female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’ during a confrontation onboard Air Force One. Judge blocks ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in the state of Texas that allocated Republicans more districts. Many of US education agency’s powers transferred to other federal departments as part of White House efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps extend to Raleigh, with local officials noting ongoing activities.