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The Latest: Trump to decide on Epstein files release after Senate agrees to pass the legislation

Trump said he would sign the bill after previously urging supporters to dismiss the effort and opposing a vote.

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Host credibilityYakima Herald-Republic75/100 HIGH
This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026

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347 stories · 94.5–95.2 · updated Oct 12, 2026

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Nov 18, 2025
tl;dr

The House passed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its Jeffrey Epstein files by a 427-1 vote, and the Senate agreed to pass it by unanimous consent once it receives the bill. Trump said he would sign it, after previously opposing efforts to bring it to a vote.

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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 who had opposed the bill’s progress and said he would sign it

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker who opposed efforts to bring the bill to a vote

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Clay Higgins
R · LA-3

Louisiana representative and the only House member to vote against the bill

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Congress Passes Bill Requiring Release of Epstein Records

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