US Congress approves release of Epstein files; bill awaiting Trump's signature
The US Congress has passed a bill ordering the justice department to release files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The approval comes after months of push-back from President Donald Trump and the Republican party. The Senate unanimously fast-tracked the bill without a formal approval, after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed it in a 427-1 vote. The bill now heads to the President's desk for his signature. Jagruti Dave with more from Washington DC.
The US Congress has passed a bill ordering the justice department to release files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The approval comes after months of push-back from President Donald Trump and the Republican party. The Senate unanimously fast-tracked the bill without a formal approval, after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed it in a 427-1 vote. The bill now heads to the President's desk for his signature. Jagruti Dave with more from Washington DC.