Washington, Nov 18, 2025 (AFP) - US House votes to open Epstein files after Trump U-turn

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2025-11-18

US lawmakers voted Tuesday to release government records on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after President Donald Trump walked back months of opposition to opening a case file tied to one of the country's most notorious scandals. The near-unanimous vote came after President Donald Trump -- Epstein's one-time close friend -- walked back months of opposition to the release, endorsing legislation that now moves to the Senate for approval. ft/md ...

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