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Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files
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Senate Republicans have barely defeated an effort by Democrats to insert language into Congress’ annual defense authorization bill that would have forced the public release of case files on the sex trafficking investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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In a surprise move, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Wednesday moved to force a floor vote to compel the Justice Department to release all of its records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will force a vote on releasing the "Epstein files," while lawmakers debate the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer moved on Wednesday to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, putting the contentious issue front-and-center in the chamber.
Senate Republicans have barely defeated an effort by Democrats to insert language into Congress’ annual defense authorization bill that would have forced the public release of case files on the sex trafficking investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's surprise move to force a vote on releasing the "Epstein files" failed, but not every Republican moved to block it.
The Senate voted 51-49 against tying the issue to the defense budget, with Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Rand Paul of Kentucky joining with all Democrats in opposition.
The Senate voted 51-49 to dismiss the changes to the bill, with Republican Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Rand Paul of Kentucky joining with all Democrats in opposition.
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