Trump, who had earlier expressed reservations, has now indicated he will sign the legislation, bringing an end to months of political deadlock and intense public pressure.

The Act requires the Justice Department, FBI, and U.S. Attorneys’ offices to disclose all unclassified documents, communications, and investigative materials relating to Epstein and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. The records must be made public within 30 days of enactment.

While certain redactions will be permitted to protect ongoing federal investigations and victim identities, the bill explicitly prohibits withholding information for reasons of “embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.”

The move represents a major victory for survivors of Epstein’s abuse, who have spent years urging Congress to force full transparency. Lawmakers overcame significant earlier opposition, including from House leadership and the White House, by using a rare discharge petition to compel a vote after months of stalled negotiations.

The overwhelming bipartisan support reflects strong public demand for clarity regarding Epstein’s crimes, his associates, and the failures that allowed his network to operate for decades.

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When the reporter identified himself as representing ABC, Trump immediately snapped, “You are fake news,” before asserting that the crown prince “knew nothing about that,” referring to Khashoggi’s assassination inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Trump insisted the matter should not be raised during the official welcome, which featured cannon salutes, an F-35 jet flyover and a full South Lawn ceremony.

Making his first appearance in Washington since the killing, MBS called Khashoggi’s death a “mistake,” saying the journalist “lost his life for no real reason” and describing the episode as “painful.” He said Saudi Arabia has taken steps to ensure such an incident “never happens again.”

Trump praised the crown prince and lauded Saudi Arabia as a “great ally,” highlighting Riyadh’s commitment to invest $600 billion in the United States — a number he suggested “could go up a little higher.” He confirmed that the US will move ahead with the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns raised by US lawmakers and Israel over technology security and regional dynamics.

The visit is expected to see both sides sign a civilian nuclear cooperation framework, discuss expanding Saudi investment in American artificial intelligence infrastructure, and engage on regional tensions. Behind the ceremonial pageantry, the leaders are also likely to address the Gaza aftermath and prospects for Saudi-Israeli normalisation — a longstanding diplomatic goal for Trump. However, Riyadh maintains that meaningful progress on Palestinian statehood remains essential.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in the Saudi Pro League, was also expected to take part in the day’s proceedings.

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