Overview
- The U.S. House approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act with a broad bipartisan majority to compel release of investigative records.
- President Donald Trump urged Republicans to back the measure and said he would sign it if it reaches his desk.
- Actual publication is not yet assured because the Senate must still pass the bill and implementation could involve redactions or legal challenges.
- Larry Summers said he will step back from most public roles after House-released emails showed extensive exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, while he continues teaching at Harvard.
- Alleged victims and advocacy groups pressed lawmakers for full transparency at Capitol Hill events, as newly released emails included statements in which Epstein claimed Trump “knew of the girls,” a claim Trump denies.