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What's next once Trump signs bill releasing Epstein files

Trump reversed his opposition to the bill and indicated he would sign it, while his administration also ordered an investigation into Epstein's ties to political opponents.

What's next once Trump signs bill releasing Epstein files
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Congress passed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its Epstein case files, and President Donald Trump indicated he would sign it. The article explains the release timeline, what information can be withheld, and concerns about protecting victims and people named in the records.

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Donald Trump R · President of the United States

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 77% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration must implement the bill

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and sponsor of the bill

Massie's version of this story ↗

Attorney General responsible for the Justice Department's release of records

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who raised concerns about possible disclosures and voted for the bill

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Georgia representative who backed disclosure and challenged the administration to comply

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader who called for transparency and warned of possible pushback

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former president whose connections to Epstein are mentioned

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Congress Passes Bill Requiring Release of Epstein Records

Congress passed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein-related files, with the House and Senate both approving it. Trump, who had opposed the effort, later urged Republicans to support it. Left-leaning outlets frame passage as overcoming resistance to disclosure and as a rebuke to Trump. Center outlets mainly track the votes and Trump's reversal, with some describing passage as a political rebuke. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump's eventual backing and, in some articles, partisan conflict around the measure.

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