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The measure would compel the Justice Department to release files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It will soon head to the desk of President Trump, who has said he would sign it.
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House unanimously passes bill to strip Senate phone investigations provision from funding bill
House could vote tonight to strip language in government funding bill that allows senators to sue government if their phones are investigated secretly.
Trump said Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, despite the CIA's determination that the crown prince directed the murder.
Trump said Sunday he wants the House to pass legislation this week to direct the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday to repeal a controversial provision allowing senators to sue federal investigators for $500,000 over unannounced phone record searches,
The legislation would keep the government funded through Jan. 30, without extending ACA funds slated to expire. It now goes to the House, which could vote as early as Wednesday.
The Senate lacks the votes to convene for a special session on redrawing congressional maps, but the House on Tuesday signaled it does have the votes.