Former inspector general urges audit of Epstein files release be conducted ‘without undue influence’ – as it happened

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You've likely seen that the Senate adopted the plan for the budget blueprint for ICE and border patrol after an all-night vote-a-rama".

This is, in fact, not a congressional dance break.