In a surprising turn of events, Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate is poised to pass legislation that would release Department of Justice files on the late Jeffrey Epstein, potentially as early as Tuesday. This decisive action could send the bill directly to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

Thune shared with the press that the Senate might employ unanimous consent to expedite the bill’s passage, which necessitates approval from all 100 senators. This legislative strategy follows a resounding endorsement from the House, where the bill was passed with an overwhelming majority of 427-1, with only Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) opposing.

“My assumption is the president sounds like he’s prepared to sign it," Thune remarked, suggesting a swift transition through the Senate. The push for rapid approval marks a significant shift from the previous week when it appeared the Senate might stall the Epstein bill.

President Trump has urged Republicans to support the bill, signaling his readiness to sign it into law, a stance that has evidently influenced the Senate GOP's approach. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson has advocated for additional protections for victims and whistleblowers in the bill, though Thune considers such amendments unlikely given the strong House support.

On the Democratic front, efforts to modify the bill have been discouraged. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed his intention to expedite the Senate’s handling of the bill, pushing for a vote to compel Republicans to formally record their positions rather than letting the bill pass by default.

“We have an opportunity to get this bill done today and have it on the president’s desk to be signed into law tonight. We should seize that opportunity," Schumer stated, highlighting the urgency and bipartisan desire for transparency and justice in the Epstein case.

As the Senate convenes this Tuesday afternoon to gauge member support, the prospect of the Epstein bill becoming law appears more likely than ever, promising a pivotal moment in the ongoing quest for accountability and transparency in high-profile legal matters.