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Epstein Files: Senate Unanimous Sends Trove to Trump

The Senate approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act by unanimous consent, sending the long sought trove of Justice Department documents to President Trump who has pledged to sign the measure, setting up wide public release of records.

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427 - House vote tally to release Epstein files

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"They can't f*** around" — Sen. Chuck Schumer

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