🔗 Share this article Senate Approves Measure to Release Epstein Documents The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday quickly approved to a measure that will mandate the disclosure of case documents concerning the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a near-unanimous vote in the lower house and a change of position by Donald Trump and his GOP allies. Trump's team gave in after an extended period of trying to delay the bipartisan effort involving a scandal that has followed the president since his return to the White House. Swift Passage in Both Chambers Senators proceeded by unanimous consent, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a formal roll call vote, accelerating the process. Hours earlier, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a 427-1 tally. The public have endured sufficient delay. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have suffered long enough,” Chuck Schumer stated in a floor speech on Tuesday, before asking the chamber to adopt it by consent. “Let the truth come out. Allow openness to prevail.” Presidential Signature The measure next will be sent to Trump for his signature. The president stated on the previous day that he would endorse the legislation. Although the president has for months rejected the controversy over the government’s handling of the Epstein case as a “false narrative”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the weekend, and announced he would approve it if it reaches his desk. Response Democrats, along with victims and their supporters who were watching from a House gallery, cheered after the bill was passed. Lone dissent came from a GOP representative, who expressed concern he worried the measure would disclose identifying details of individuals involved, those under scrutiny and others involved in the investigation. Other News Updates Trump faces criticism for referring to a journalist as ‘piggy’ during a clash aboard Air Force One. Judge blocks ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in the state of Texas that gave Republicans extra districts. A significant number of Department of Education's powers reassigned to other federal departments as part of administration efforts. Large-scale operations expand to Raleigh, with representatives confirming ongoing activities.