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In a dramatic turn of events, US
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lawmakers have voted in favor of
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releasing files related to Jeffrey
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Ipston just days after President Donald
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Trump made a surprising U-turn on the
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I ask unanimous consent that when the
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Senate receives HR 4405, the Epstein
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Files Transparency Act from the House,
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the Senate proceed to its immediate
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consideration, the bill bill be
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considered. who had previously opposed
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the move, urged House Republicans to
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support full disclosure, saying, "We
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have nothing to hide." The vote signals
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a rare bipartisan agreement as both
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Republicans and Democrats back the
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release of documents that may expose
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high-profile individuals connected to
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On this vote, the yays are 427,
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the nays are one, 2/3 being in the
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affirmative. The rules are suspended.
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The bill is passed and without
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objection, the motion. The
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decision now moves to the Senate where
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the outcome remains uncertain. But one
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thing is clear. Public demand for truth
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and transparency is stronger than ever.
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Stay with Media Africa for more updates.
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Reported by Susan Daniel. This is Cell
