🔗 Share this article Senate Greenlights Measure to Release Epstein Documents The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday passed without delay to a measure that will mandate the disclosure of case documents associated with the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, after a overwhelming vote in the lower house and a change of position by the president and his GOP allies. Trump's team relented after an extended period of trying to delay the joint action involving a case that has followed the president since his comeback to the White House. Unanimous Passage in Congress The Senate acted by general agreement, which requires approval from each senator but avoids a formal roll call vote, accelerating the process. Earlier that day, the House voted decisively for the bill on a massive majority. The public have endured sufficient delay. The survivors have waited long enough,” Chuck Schumer stated in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before asking the chamber to pass it unanimously. “Reveal the truth. Ensure full disclosure.” Presidential Signature The measure next heads to the president for his approval. He stated on the previous day that he would sign the measure. Although Trump has for months downplayed the outcry over the official management of the Epstein case as a “false narrative”, he voiced approval for the measure over the past few days, and stated he would approve it if it reaches his desk. Reaction The Democratic party, along with survivors of Epstein and their representatives who were seated in a public section, applauded after the bill was enacted. The sole “no” vote came from Clay Higgins, who stated he worried the measure would disclose identifying details of people, potential suspects and others involved in the investigation. Other News Updates Trump receives backlash for labeling a correspondent as ‘piggy’ during a disagreement aboard Air Force One. Judge disallows ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in the state of Texas that allocated GOP additional districts. Many of US education agency’s powers moved to other branches as part of White House efforts. Mass federal immigration sweeps extend to Raleigh, with local officials noting ongoing activities.