Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is forcing a vote to compel the Justice Department's release of all Jeffrey Epstein case records. His amendment to the defense bill mirrors bipartisan House legislation. Schumer cites alleged lies and cover-ups, urging Republicans to support transparency. The Senate vote timing is uncertain, potentially facing a Republican motion to table it. This action is significant as Senate Republicans have largely avoided voting on Epstein-related issues. Concurrently, a House discharge petition, nearing success, aims to force a similar vote there, with bipartisan support.

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