Wednesday, November 19

Day: November 19, 2025

The Epstein files: What can we expect to learn once they are released?

US President Donald Trump called the Epstein files a "Democratic hoax" for months, but now his Justice Department has been ordered to publicly release them - and it's just his signature that stands in the way. But what does that actually mean, and what comes next in the Jeffrey Epstein saga? The US House of Representatives voted 427-1 in favour of publicly releasing all Justice Department investigative files into the convicted sex offender on Tuesday (US time). US President Donald Trump's Justice Department has been ordered to release the so-called Epstein Files. (CNN) Just hours later, the Senate unanimously agreed to pass the bill. Trump, who railed against releasing the Epstein files before suddenly changing his tune this week, said he would sign the bill if...

The controversial ex-cop who was the only ‘no’ in the Epstein vote

Both Democrats and Republicans readied for a unanimous vote this morning to pass a bill that would force a release of the case files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But in the end, one man stood alone in opposition: Republican Representative Clay Higgins. Higgins, who is in his fifth term representing a congressional district in south-west Louisiana, explained in a lengthy statement that he was "a principled 'NO' on this bill from the beginning". Representative Clay Higgins speaks to reporters about the Epstein files during a recess in a congressional hearing in July. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/File via CNN) He raised some of the same objections that House Speaker Mike Johnson, another Louisiana Republican, had with the bill, yet even Johnson sa...

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) It generally takes a bit of time — sometimes a few hours — to transmit legislation from one chamber to another. And House Speaker Mike J...

Trump says he will sell advanced warplanes to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince’s US visit

US President Donald Trump said he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with his administration. The announcement came on the eve of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's highly anticipated Washington visit, his first to the US in more than seven years. "I will say that that we will be doing that," Trump said when asked if he would sell the jets to Saudi Arabia. "We'll be selling F-35s." US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in May 2025 at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP) The crown prince had been expected to arrive with a wish list that includes receiving formal assurances from Trump defining the scope of the US military protection ...
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