🔗 Share this article Senate Approves Legislation to Disclose Epstein Documents The Senate on this Tuesday quickly approved to legislation that will require the publication of official records related to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following a near-unanimous vote in the US House of Representatives and a change of position by the president and his Republican allies. The administration changed course after an extended period of trying to delay the joint action involving a scandal that has plagued the president since his comeback to the White House. Expedited Passage in Both Chambers The Senate acted by general agreement, which needs acceptance from each senator but avoids a individual voting process, accelerating the process. Earlier that day, the House overwhelmingly approved the bill on a 427-1 tally. The public have endured sufficient delay. Those affected have waited patiently,” Chuck Schumer stated in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before urging the Senate to adopt it by consent. “Let the truth come out. Ensure full disclosure.” Future Action This legislation next will be sent to Donald Trump for his endorsement. Trump indicated on Monday that he would sign the measure. Although Trump has for an extended period rejected the outcry over the official management of the Epstein case as a “political stunt”, he signalled his support for the House bill over the past few days, and announced he would give his assent if it comes to him. Support and Opposition The Democratic party, along with victims and their representatives who were seated in a viewing area, broke into applause after the bill was approved. The only opposition came from Clay Higgins, who stated he worried the measure would disclose personal information of witnesses, those under scrutiny and others involved in the investigation. Other News Updates Trump is under fire for referring to a female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’ during a confrontation aboard Air Force One. Federal judge blocks ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in Texas that awarded GOP extra districts. Many of Department of Education's powers moved to other federal departments as part of White House efforts. Raids expand to North Carolina capital, with local officials reporting ongoing activities.