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Is Trump going to sign the Epstein bill?

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President Trump is expected to sign the Epstein bill, which compels the Department of Justice to release all unclassified investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. The bill has passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and is now awaiting Trump's signature to become law. Despite initial opposition and dismissing the issue as a hoax, Trump has reversed his stance and indicated he will sign the bill.

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Trump set to sign bill to release Epstein files

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  • The House and Senate passed a bill requiring the release of unclassified Epstein investigation documents. 1s
  • The Epstein Survivors Act compels the Department of Justice to release all investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. 23s
  • The bill passed with strong bipartisan support but caused notable rifts within the Republican Party. 53s
  • President Trump, who previously dismissed the Epstein investigation as a 'Democrat hoax,' is now expected to sign the bill into law. 1m 1s
  • Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats' involvement with Epstein, including subpoenaing bank records. 1m 29s
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Trump set to sign bill to release Epstein files
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CBS News
2 hours ago
Trump set to sign bill to release Epstein files

The bill now heads to the president's desk and is expected to be signed into law soon.

U.S. Congress passes bill to release Epstein files
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CBC News
9 hours ago
U.S. Congress passes bill to release Epstein files

A senior White House official says Trump will sign the bill once it is sent to the White House; it is expected to arrive on the president's desk Wednesday.

Senate to send Epstein files bill to Trump's desk for signature
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CBS News
16 hours ago
Senate to send Epstein files bill to Trump's desk for signature

The bill will then go to President Trump, who previously suggested he would sign it.

House set to vote on bill to force DOJ to release Epstein files
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1 day ago
House set to vote on bill to force DOJ to release Epstein files

President Trump stated he would sign the bill if it reaches his desk, but it must pass both the House and Senate.

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