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The Justice Department is on the clock to release files relating to Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump signed a measure passed by Congress. Expectations surrounding the release are high after years of buildup by Republicans and campaign promises by Trump. The release risks deepening the party’s internal rift, particularly as administration officials insist that some coveted records, like a rumored “client list,” don’t exist. The cross-party coalition of lawmakers who defied Trump to force the release say they’re watching closely and plan to join forces again on other high-profile political fights.