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Trump Signs Bill Ordering DOJ To Release Epstein Files

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 2 developments

After dismissing the Epstein files issue as a Democratic "hoax" earlier, the president signed the bill a day after the Senate and the House passed it nearly unanimously.

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  1. House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate

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    Trump Signs Bill Ordering DOJ To Release Epstein Files

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  1. The Columbian

    What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON — The House is heading towards a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, pushing past a monthslong e

  2. Fox News

    Senate unanimously agrees to send bill demanding Epstein file release to Trump's desk (opens Fox News)

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    House-passed resolution demanding Justice Department release all Jeffrey Epstein files flies through Senate unanimously with no objections.

  3. Newsweek

    Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers message before House vote on Epstein files (opens Newsweek)

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    The House will hold a vote on Tuesday on whether to release all unclassified files related to the Epstein investigation,

  4. WDIO Duluth

    House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The House is expected to vote on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. It's the culmination of a monthslong effort that has overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.

  5. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Watch Live: House to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The House is poised to vote on a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its full case files on the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  6. Fox2 Detroit

    House to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    The House is poised to vote on a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its full case files on the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  7. KOB 4

    House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate (opens KOB 4)

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    The House has voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It’s a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Repu…

  8. New Hampshire Public Radio

    After months of infighting, House GOP could vote today to release the Epstein files (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    President Trump has pushed back against releasing the files, but shifted course over the weekend after it became clear the measure was likely to pass the House.

  9. AL.com

    House and Senate vote to release Epstein files: Trump says he will sign the bill (opens AL.com)

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    Trump has said he cut ties with Epstein years ago, but tried for months to move past the demands for disclosure.

  10. New York Post

    Exclusive | House Democrat pushing for release of full Epstein files predicts contents will ‘shock the conscience of this country’ (opens New York Post)

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    The House Democrat leading the charge to force the Justice Department to release all its files on the notorious Jeffrey Epstein case predicted in an exclusive interview with The Post this week that what comes out will "shock the conscience of this country."

  11. The New Republic

    One Republican Votes Against Releasing Epstein Files for Some Reason (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The bill now moves to the Senate, where House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed hope it will stall.

  12. The New Republic

    Mike Johnson Let’s Slip How He Hopes to Block Epstein Files Release (opens The New Republic)

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    The measure is expected to pass the House, but the Senate could be a different story.

  13. Time

    Watch Live: House Votes to Release Epstein Files (opens Time)

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    The House votes on bipartisan legislation that forces the Department of Justice to release files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  14. CBS News

    Will more Epstein files be released? Today (opens CBS News)

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    The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein is expected to pass the House. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    House set to vote to release Epstein files following months of pressure (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The House is expected to overwhelmingly vote to demand the Justice Department release all of its records related to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

  16. WFAA Dallas

    When will the Epstein files be released? What happens next after House vote (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Tuesday's vote is just the first step for lawmakers to succeed in their demands that the Justice Department release its case files on Jeffrey Epstein.

  17. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    US lawmakers set for explosive vote on Epstein files (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    US lawmakers are expected to advance a bill on Tuesday requiring the release of government records on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in defiance of President Donald Trump

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Senate agrees to quickly pass bill forcing the release of Epstein files (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    But both President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson failed in their efforts to prevent the vote. Now the president has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and said he will sign it.

  19. Forbes

    Senate Approves Epstein Files’ Release (opens Forbes)

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    The Senate’s approval came just hours after the House approved the release of the files in a 427-1 vote.

  20. WMUR

    House to vote on release of Jeffrey Epstein files (opens WMUR)

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    House will vote Tuesday on a bill to force DOJ to release all Jeffrey Epstein files within 30 days after bipartisan pressure and a Trump reversal

  21. WMUR

    House to vote on bill requiring DOJ to release Epstein files (opens WMUR)

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    The bill would require the DOJ to release all Epstein-related case files, allowing redactions to protect victims but not to shield public figures.

  22. Deseret News

    House votes to release Epstein files in major reversal for Republicans (opens Deseret News)

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    The House passed a resolution with near-unanimous approval, sending it to the Senate for consideration

  23. CNN

    Trump has urged the release of the Epstein files. Here’s what we know about them (opens CNN)

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    The House is scheduled to vote Tuesday to force the release of records amassed by federal prosecutors during the sex trafficking investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

  24. WSVN Miami

    House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late

  25. WHDH Boston

    House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late

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