The Epstein Files Transparency Act, mandating the release of unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, passed both the House and Senate and is awaiting President Trump's signature. The bill directs the Attorney General to disclose various DOJ documents within 30 days of being signed into law.
by AUSTIN DENEAN | The National News DeskRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
on Tuesday after months of efforts to tamp the issue down and is headed to the desk of President Donald Trump, who has said he will sign it into law. The House voted 427-to-1 on Tuesday to pass the bill, which then sailed through the Senate by unanimous consent. Just one lawmaker, GOP Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana,Releasing more information on Epstein has been a winding saga since Trump returned to office that built pressure on Republicans and the White House amid frustrations the administration wasn’t being transparent after the president campaigned on releasing the files. The measure heading to Trump’s desk was forced on GOP leadership, who had opposed the effort, through a discharge petition that allows lawmakers to bypass leadership to force a vote on legislation by gathering signatures. Trump suddenly reversed course this week as it became clear there was enough votes in the House to pass the legislation, arguing that it was distracting from the successes of his administration and that it was time to move on. After his endorsement of the bill, it sailed through Congress on Tuesday and the White House said it will be signed into law once it reaches the president’s desk.The Epstein Files Transparency Act directs the attorney general to make all the department’s unclassified documents related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell publicly available within 30 days of being signed into law. It requires disclosure of DOJ documents like flight logs, internal memos, personal communications, immunity agreements and beyond. The files must also be downloadable and fully searchable. The attorney general is able to redact information that may lead to the identification of victims and materials showing child sex abuse, but also requires a report be sent to Congress within 15 days of publication that details what was redacted from the files and why.The White House said Trump will sign the bill into law as soon as it reaches his desk. That will trigger a 30-day period for the DOJ to start the process of releasing the documents to the public, though there are some catches that could delay that.Once the bill is signed into law, the Justice Department has 30 days to release all its unclassified materials in connection with its investigations into Epstein. Redactions can be made to documents to protect the identities of victims and to remove depictions of child sex abuse. But the timing of the release of documents is unclear and could be delayed after Trump ordered a review into Epstein’s relationship with some Democrats like former President Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and LinkedIn founder and Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman. The legislation allows the Justice Department to withhold documents that "would jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution, provided that such withholding is narrowly tailored and temporary." Lawmakers who led the charge for the discharge petition had voiced concerns that investigation may be used as justification to continue withholding releasing documents to the public. “The real test will be, will the Department of Justice release the files, or will it all remain tied up in investigations?” said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.Thousands of files have been released over the years and since Trump returned to office, but not enough to quell claims the government was still withholding information on Epstein and his connections to other powerful and wealthy people. Earlier this year, the Justice Department released another trove of documents in an event with online influencers and promised there would be more to come, though there was few new revelations in the materials that were made public. Attorney General Pam Bondi also said there was no so-called “client list” after previously suggesting the document was on her desk, sparking the uproar among the president’s base and in Congress about withholding information.that included letters from dozens of people he associated with and was assembled several years before his first arrest. One of the letters included Trump’s signature, but the president has denied writing the letter. The House Oversight Committee has also released thousands of documents in its recent investigation of Epstein. Among the recent releases included e-mails Epstein and Maxwell sent that mentioned the president and other communications between Epstein and Democratic figures like Summers and Rep. Stacy Plaskett, a Democratic who represents the Virgin Islands.Also included in the newly released documents is an email Democratic fundraisers sent on behalf of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to Epstein asking he wanted to participate in a fundraising dinner with the lawmakers and former President Barack Obama. There was no indication Epstein responded and Jeffries has denied ever speaking or meeting with Epstein or receiving a political donation from him.Washington's Near General Fund revenues through 2029 are expected to come in about $66 million lower than initially estimated.The University of Washington School of Medicine doctors have been noticing a trend among some chronic cannabis users.A new initiative is underway in Washington state, led by political activist Scott Presler, to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.Presler, whoAuthorities have not disclosed the location where the two girls were found.Starting Jan. 1, 2026, both Washington shoppers will see a 4-cent increase in the price of plastic film carryout bags.
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