U.S. Congress Orders Release of Epstein Documents in 30 Days

U.S. lawmakers have set a 30-day deadline for the public release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This action, passed by Congress, initiates the disclosure of long-sealed court files. The documents are expected to name numerous associates of the late financier, who was accused of sex trafficking. A judge must still approve the release of each name to protect victims' identities. In a separate major event, authorities seized nearly 50,000 pounds of cocaine in a single drug bust. The operation prevented the distribution of the illegal drugs, which had an estimated street value in the hundreds of millions of dollars. This seizure represents one of the largest in recent history, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat international drug trafficking. The investigation into the criminal network behind the shipment continues.