Overview
- Lawmakers in the House voted 427–1 to require disclosure of Epstein-related records, and the Senate moved the measure forward unanimously on a fast track to the president.
- The measure directs the Justice Department to publish non-classified DOJ, FBI and prosecutor files within 30 days, including flight logs and passenger lists, with exclusions for ongoing cases and protections for victim identities.
- President Trump reversed his earlier opposition and urged Republicans to back the release after new emails from Epstein’s estate were made public; he maintains he had nothing to do with Epstein.
- Alleged victims and a bipartisan group of lawmakers pressed for transparency at the Capitol, calling the release a step toward accountability.
- Larry Summers said he will withdraw from public roles after disclosures of extensive communications with Epstein, adding to the pressure for full publication.