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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Senate acts with lightning speed to pass Epstein files release after Trump gives green light

The U.S. Senate moved rapidly to pass the legislation to compel the Justice Department to release files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, just a couple of hours after the House of Representatives almost unanimously passed the legislation.

The Senate did not add amendments, despite overtures from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who had initially opposed the initial vote in the House until President Donald Trump made a last-minute about-face to say he would sign the legislation.

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