🔗 Share this article Senate Greenlights Measure to Disclose Epstein Records The Senate on this Tuesday passed without delay to a measure that will mandate the disclosure of investigative files associated with 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. Trump's team relented after an extended period of trying to delay the joint action involving a scandal that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House. Expedited Approval in Congress Senators proceeded by unanimous consent, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a formal roll call vote, speeding up the process. Just before, the House passed by a huge margin the bill on a 427-1 tally. Citizens have endured sufficient delay. Those affected have suffered long enough,” the Senate Democratic leader stated in a floor speech on Tuesday, before requesting the Senate to adopt it by consent. “Let the truth come out. Ensure full disclosure.” Future Action The measure next will be sent to Trump for his signature. Trump indicated on Monday that he would approve the bill. Even though the president has for an extended period downplayed the uproar over the government’s handling of the Epstein case as a “false narrative”, 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 Opposition lawmakers, along with victims and their advocates who were present in a viewing area, applauded after the bill was enacted. The only opposition came from a GOP representative, who stated he was concerned the measure would reveal personal information of witnesses, those under scrutiny and others caught up in the investigation. Other News Updates The president is under fire for calling a journalist as ‘piggy’ during a clash onboard Air Force One. Federal judge rejects ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in the state of Texas that allocated Republicans additional districts. Many of US education agency’s responsibilities reassigned to other branches as part of White House efforts. Raids expand to North Carolina capital, with local officials noting ongoing activities.