🔗 Share this article Congress Approves Legislation to Release Jeffrey Epstein Records The upper chamber of Congress on this Tuesday quickly approved to legislation that will mandate the disclosure of case documents concerning the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a overwhelming vote in the US House of Representatives and a shift by Donald Trump and his GOP allies. The White House changed course after an extended period of trying to block the bipartisan effort involving a controversy that has dogged the president since his comeback to the White House. Expedited Passage in Congress The Senate acted by unanimous consent, which needs acceptance from each senator but does not require a individual voting process, accelerating the process. Hours earlier, the House voted decisively for the bill on a near-unanimous vote. “The American people have endured sufficient delay. Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have waited patiently,” Chuck Schumer said in a address to the chamber on Tuesday, before asking the Senate to approve it without opposition. “Reveal the truth. Allow openness to prevail.” Next Steps This legislation next will be sent to the president for his signature. Trump signaled on Monday that he would endorse the legislation. Even though Trump has for months rejected the uproar over the authorities' approach of the scandal as a “false narrative”, he voiced approval for the legislation over the weekend, and stated he would give his assent if it reaches his desk. Reaction The Democratic party, along with victims and their representatives who were seated in a House gallery, cheered after the bill was approved. The only opposition came from a Louisiana Republican, who expressed concern he feared the measure would make public identifying details of people, potential suspects and others involved in the investigation. Other Headlines Trump faces criticism for labeling a female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’ during a clash onboard Air Force One. Judge blocks ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in the state of Texas that gave GOP more districts. Many of US education agency’s powers moved to different agencies as part of White House efforts. Large-scale operations extend to North Carolina capital, with representatives confirming ongoing activities.