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Trump Signs Law Requiring Release of Epstein Investigation Files

The Justice Department now has 30 days to publish the records under disclosure rules permitting redactions for security or victim protection.

Overview

  • Lawmakers in the House approved the measure 427–1 and the Senate allowed it to proceed without a formal roll call before it reached the White House.
  • Trump reversed his earlier opposition, urged Republicans to support the bill, and then confirmed his signature in a brief post on Truth Social.
  • The scope of what will be disclosed remains uncertain, with potential limits or delays for national security, ongoing investigations, or victim privacy.
  • House Democrats recently released three emails from Epstein’s estate that name Trump, a backdrop to a week that also saw Trump berate reporters pressing him on the case.
  • While the disclosure push advanced, Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, defended him over Jamal Khashoggi contrary to U.S. intelligence findings, and announced planned F-35 sales, other defense and nuclear cooperation, and a Saudi pledge to expand U.S. investments toward $1 trillion.