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

The article says efforts to prevent a vote overcame Johnson’s control of which bills reach the House floor.

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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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Mike Johnson R · LA-4

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 57% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker who opposed efforts to bring the bill to a vote

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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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Clay Higgins
R · LA-3

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

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Mike Johnson Reacts to Senate Passage of Epstein Files Legislation

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