In a contentious Senate session, Republicans successfully defeated multiple attempts by Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, to force a vote on the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Schumer surprised his colleagues by pushing for a vote as part of a must-pass defense bill, but the effort ultimately fell short, with Senate Republicans tabling the motion. Despite two GOP senators breaking ranks to support the move, the majority upheld party lines to block the amendment aimed at disclosing Epstein documents. This ongoing debate underscores the heightened scrutiny around the Epstein case and the political maneuvering involved in transparency efforts.