US Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Unseal Epstein Files, Await Trump's Signature
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The US Senate has made significant progress in the forced release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, voting unanimously to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This move comes after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bill with a 247-1 margin, except for Rep. Clay Higgins, who expressed concerns that the bill could harm innocent people. Higgins, a Louisiana Representative, stated that the bill's broad release of investigative files could reveal the identities of thousands of innocent individuals, including witnesses, family members, and those who provided alibis. The bill will now be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature. According to reports, Trump has pledged to sign the act into law. The Senate passed the bill without debate or amendments, with Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasizing the importance of transparency in the Epstein case. Schumer stated that the American people have waited too long for the truth, and that it's time for Epstein's victims to receive justice. However, Higgins has expressed his willingness to support the bill if it's amended to address concerns about the privacy of victims and other Americans named in the Epstein files. The bill's current form has raised concerns among some lawmakers, who fear that its release could lead to the harm of innocent individuals. The development marks a significant step towards unsealing Epstein's files, which are expected to provide crucial information about the convicted sex offender's activities and associates.
