🔗 Share this article Congress Approves Bill to Disclose Epstein Records The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday gave swift approval to legislation that will mandate the disclosure of official records associated with the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a near-unanimous vote in the House of Representatives and a shift by Donald Trump 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. Swift Passage in Both Chambers The Senate acted by consensus, which needs acceptance from each senator but avoids a individual voting process, expediting the process. Just before, the House voted decisively for the bill on a massive majority. The public have been patient long enough. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have waited patiently,” the Senate Democratic leader declared in a Senate remarks on Tuesday, before urging the chamber to approve it without opposition. “Uncover the facts. Let transparency reign.” Presidential Signature This legislation next heads to Trump for his endorsement. He indicated on Monday that he would sign the measure. Even though Trump has for an extended period dismissed the uproar over the government’s handling of the Epstein case as a “false narrative”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the weekend, and stated he would give his assent if it reaches his desk. Response Democrats, along with victims and their advocates who were seated in a public section, cheered after the bill was enacted. Lone dissent came from Clay Higgins, who expressed concern he feared the measure would disclose personal information of witnesses, persons of interest and others implicated in the investigation. Other Stories The president is under fire for labeling 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 GOP extra districts. A significant number of US education agency’s powers moved to other federal departments as part of administration efforts. Raids move to North Carolina capital, with representatives confirming ongoing activities.