House and Senate both approve releasing the Epstein files by a near unanimous margin
Greene stood by her support for releasing the files despite a public falling out with Trump.

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The report gives the House tally, explains the Senate's procedure, and includes statements from supporters and the lone opponent, as well as context on the political dispute. It offers limited detail about how disclosure would be implemented or protected against the harms Higgins raises.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article includes the bill's supporters and the lone House opponent's stated concerns, alongside accounts of the political reversal and survivors' views. It gives little detail on the legal and privacy arguments for limiting disclosure.
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The House passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act 427 to 1, and the Senate approved a process to pass the House measure without a formal vote. The bill would require the Justice Department to release its Epstein-related files.
The House passed the measure 427 to 1 on Tuesday. The Senate then agreed unanimously to a process under which the House bill would be deemed passed once received; Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered the motion. The legislation would compel the Justice Department to make its files concerning Jeffrey Epstein public.
Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna led the bipartisan effort, which had faced opposition from President Trump and Republican leaders. Rep. Clay Higgins cast the sole House vote against the bill, warning that releasing investigative files could harm innocent people. Trump reversed course over the weekend and said he would sign the bill if it passed.
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- Readers of left-leaning coverage: 80% good look
- Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Massie's version of this story ↗President who reversed his opposition and said he would sign the bill
Trump's version of this story ↗House Oversight Committee chairman who released thousands of pages of Epstein-related files
Louisiana representative and the sole House member to vote against the bill
Colorado representative whose support for releasing the files remained unchanged after a meeting with White House officials
Arizona representative whose signature became the decisive one on the discharge petition
Senate minority leader who offered the motion to pass the House measure by unanimous consent
Democratic representative who co-led the effort to bring the bill to a vote
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