The president has reversed himself and encouraged lawmakers to vote for compelling the Justice Department to turn over investigation documents, but he never really needed their approval.
President Trump said on Monday that he would sign a bill related to the release of the full Epstein files should it reach his desk after passing the House and Senate.
An in-person encounter between Steve Witkoff and Khalil al-Hayya would signal the Trump administration’s interest in keeping a direct line of communication with the group.