This Tuesday, the U.S. Senate gave unanimous consent to a House-passed bill ordering the release of federal files on Jeffrey Epstein. The move, announced on Nov. 18, sets the stage for a major transparency push ahead of the holiday season.
Since the House reconvened on November 12, Democrats and Republicans have been unveiling selected Epstein-related materials in alternating waves. Each side has seized the moment to accuse senior figures in the other party of ties to Epstein or even involvement in his crimes, fueling a high-stakes partisan tug-of-war.
With the Senate treating the bill as passed once it returns from the House, it will soon head to the president’s desk for signature. Observers say this could unlock thousands of pages of documents, offering fresh insights into one of the most controversial scandals of recent years.
As the political drama unfolds, transparency advocates across the globe are watching closely. The outcome could influence how lawmakers handle sensitive files in the future and shape public trust in government institutions heading into 2026.
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