House approves legislation to release Epstein files

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has sent a letter to U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon Rhea requesting documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The committee is investigating the potential mismanagement of the federal government's investigation into Epstein and his associates. This request comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's connections and the handling of his case by various authorities.

House Democrats and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein expressed joy after the Senate unanimously passed the Epstein files bill. This legislation mandates the release of files related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender, which had been a long-standing demand from victims and advocates. The House previously approved the bill with an overwhelming vote of 427-1, highlighting bipartisan support for transparency regarding Epstein's actions and the associated legal proceedings.

Both the House and Senate have overwhelmingly approved legislation requiring the release of the Justice Department's files on Jeffrey Epstein. The bill, which received a 427-1 vote in the House, is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. This move aims to enhance transparency regarding the investigations into Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

The Senate has agreed to automatically pass a bill to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein once it arrives from the House. President Trump stated he does not care when the Senate passes the bill, following a unanimous consent request. This comes after the House passed the bill with near-unanimous support. Additionally, Larry Summers announced he would step back from public life after emails with Epstein were revealed, raising further scrutiny on connections to the convicted sex offender.

The Senate has approved legislation mandating the release of investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, following a near-unanimous vote in the House of Representatives. This decision comes after President Donald Trump and his allies reversed their opposition to the bipartisan effort. The bill is now set to be signed by Trump, who indicated his support after months of resistance.

Congress has approved legislation that would mandate the Justice Department to publicly release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and his network. This bill aims to enhance transparency regarding the investigations into Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in 2019. If enacted, the legislation would increase scrutiny on the DOJ's handling of Epstein's case and the broader implications of his actions.

Congress approved legislation mandating the disclosure of government files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with the Senate voting unanimously after a 427-1 vote in the House. President Trump indicated he would sign the bill despite previous objections, marking a significant shift in his stance. This legislation aims to enhance transparency regarding Epstein's activities and the investigations surrounding him.

The New York Times has decided to sever its relationship with Larry Summers, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary, following the release of emails exchanged between him and Jeffrey Epstein. Summers announced he would step back from public commitments after House Republicans disclosed thousands of files related to Epstein, who had referred to himself as Summers' 'wing man' in a 2018 email. This decision marks a significant fallout from the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein's connections.