After President Donald Trump reversed course over the weekend -- now urging House Republicans to "vote to release the Epstein files" -- the bill appears headed for the Senate despite a monthslong campaign by Speaker Mike Johnson to block its release.

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.

The same day, the House rejected a resolution censuring Del. Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat from the Virgin Islands, over her communications with Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing. That resolution was authored by GOP Rep. Ralph Norman, who is running for governor in South Carolina.

The House Ethics Committee voted to establish an investigative subcommittee to examine a variety of allegations against Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act will head to President Trump's desk for his signature after the House and Senate both voted on Tuesday to publicly release the files.

Mr. Trump cited "various officials" whom he said advised him that "certain agricultural imports from Brazil should no longer be subject" to the 40% tariff, in part because of progress the U.S. has made in its trade negotiations with Brazil.

A senior US official says President Trump supports the plan and both Russia and Ukraine have to make concessions.

The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter "piggy" as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president's remarks reflected his frankness and transparency.

A GOP-led bill being debated in the House of Representatives targeting civil litigation reform has sparked backlash from conservative groups warning of privacy concerns.