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HOUSE SHOWDOWN: Vote Looms to Force Epstein Files Release

A critical House vote this week could compel the Justice Department to release long sought files tied to Jeffrey Epstein as survivors, Republicans and Democrats press for transparency amid a White House reversal

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100 - House Republicans predicted to vote to release Epstein files

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"We have nothing to hide" — President Donald Trump

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