On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which demands the Department of Justice publish all unclassified documents related to late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The bill, passed by the House nearly unanimously earlier in the day, now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. ✅
The House vote, 427-1 earlier on Tuesday, showed strong bipartisan support for shedding light on the investigation and prosecution of Epstein. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said, "My unanimous consent request guarantees that the Senate will immediately pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act without any further action. As soon as it comes over from the House, we will pass the House's bill without changes, without delay, and we will finally get this done." 📣
Under the Act, the Justice Department must publish records, communications and investigative materials it holds – although it can withhold sensitive personal data about victims or details that could compromise ongoing probes. Journalists, activists and academics have campaigned for this move, calling it essential for accountability and closure. 🔍
The bill's near-unanimous backing underscores the pressure for transparency in one of the nation's most high-profile cases. 🔑
Now, all eyes are on President Donald Trump, who has the power to turn this unanimous decision into law. Will he sign? Stay tuned. 👀
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