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Trump signs bill to release Epstein files

President Trump signed bipartisan legislation forcing the Justice Department to disclose files tied to Jeffrey Epstein after months of resistance, setting off immediate political firestorms and legal questions over redactions and active probes

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"I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!" — Donald Trump

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Trump signs bill to release Epstein files

President Trump signed bipartisan legislation compelling the Justice Department to disclose files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, ending months of resistance and triggering political fallout across Washington. The move escalates scrutiny of lawmakers and public figures named in the records while legal experts warn redactions and active probes may limit full disclosure.

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