US Senate unanimously agrees to send Epstein files bill to Trump’s desk once it’s received from House
The US Senate has unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release its Epstein case files, as soon as it is received from the chamber.
The Senate, having adopted it by unanimous consent, will not have to take any further action, and the bill will be transmitted to President Donald Trump's desk as soon as it arrives to the Senate.
It was not immediately clear when the legislation would be received in the Senate.
In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, centre, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP)
Donald Trump had a long-running friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. (AP)
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