đ Share this article Congress Greenlights Bill to Disclose Jeffrey Epstein Documents The upper chamber of Congress on Tuesday passed without delay to a bill that will require the publication of official records concerning the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a almost unanimous vote in the House of Representatives and a reversal by Donald Trump and his Republican allies. Trump's team changed course after an extended period of trying to block the joint action involving a controversy that has plagued the president since his return to the White House. Swift Passage in Congress The Senate acted by unanimous consent, which requires approval from each senator but does not require a recorded vote, speeding up the process. Hours earlier, the House voted decisively for the bill on a near-unanimous vote. âThe American people have waited long enough. Those affected have suffered long enough,â Chuck Schumer said in a Senate remarks on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to approve it without opposition. âLet the truth come out. Allow openness to prevail.â Future Action The bill next heads to Trump for his endorsement. The president stated on the previous day that he would sign the measure. Even though Trump has for an extended period dismissed the controversy over the governmentâs handling of the scandal as a âDemocrat hoaxâ, he expressed his backing for the legislation over the weekend, and announced he would give his assent if it reaches his desk. Response The Democratic party, along with victims and their representatives who were watching from a House gallery, cheered after the bill was approved. The only opposition came from a GOP representative, who stated he feared the measure would disclose identifying details of individuals involved, those under scrutiny and others implicated in the investigation. Other News Updates Trump is under fire for labeling a female Bloomberg reporter as âpiggyâ during a confrontation onboard Air Force One. Federal judge blocks âracially gerrymanderedâ maps in Texas that allocated Republicans additional districts. Many of Department of Education's powers transferred to other branches as part of administration efforts. Raids extend to Raleigh, with representatives reporting ongoing activities.