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Tonight there's breaking news as we come on. We'll take you live right up to the hill. Congress passing a bill demanding the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files. It'll now go to President Trump's desk. The House vote nearly unanimous. Four hundred twenty seven to one Republicans joining Democrats passing the bill, demanding the Jeffrey Epstein documents be made public.

Tonight, the Senate has now agreed to quickly clear the bill as soon as the House sends it to the Senate, meaning the measure will now head to President Trump's desk soon after tonight, the image of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein watching from the gallery after weeks of blocking the effort, President Trump and his sudden reversal. When it appeared Republicans were going to vote for this, he changed course, telling Republicans to go ahead and vote yes.

Now it goes to the president's desk. Also tonight, the remarkable scene at the White House, President Trump welcoming the Saudi crown prince after he was isolated from the world stage for years after the CIA during President Trump's first term determined that the crown prince was responsible

for the murder of a Washington Post journalist. Today, the president saying things happen, calling him quote, a very good friend of mine. Tonight, new images emerging of the immigration crackdown in North Carolina now spreading from Charlotte to Raleigh federal agents chasing people through a

Charlotte laundromat and the scene when it appears people begin honking to alert the neighborhood that agents were coming masked agents that confronting the women in the car detaining them with zip ties outside Boston tonight on Cape Cod, the images coming in a major rescue effort. Workers trapped in a trench collapse tonight.

The emotional moment in court, the mother of an 11 year old son who was shot and killed in the backseat of the family car on the way to school. What she said in court to the other driver who police say pulled out a gun and began firing tonight, the 18 year old say pulled out a gun and began firing. Tonight, the 18-year-old discovered dead on a Carnival cruise ship.

This evening, in new court filings, it appears a step-sibling might now face charges in this case, the major turn. The US military presence off Venezuela tonight, our reporter out on the water and what he witnessed. President Trump not ruling out strikes inside Venezuela.

Tonight, here, actor Chris Hemsworth and the journey now with his own father diagnosed with Alzheimer's. What Hemsworth is doing with his father to help keep his memories alive. Tonight, we take you on their road trip.

And LeBron James and Steph Curry on whether they'll play in the Olympics. Fans aren't gonna love the answer.

From ABC News World Headquarters in New York, this is World News Tonight with David Muir.

Good evening. We begin tonight here with the breaking news. Congress passing a bill demanding the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The House vote nearly unanimous, 427 to one. Republicans joining Democrats, and tonight just moments ago we have learned the Senate has now agreed to quickly clear the bill as soon as the House sends it to the Senate,

meaning it then goes right to President Trump's desk. In the House today, after months of roadblocks, that rare moment in today's politics, a vote that was nearly unanimous. Just one Republican voting no. And in that chamber the moment as the vote unfolded, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse

watching from the House gallery above, marking the victory they have long fought for. President Trump, when pressed in the last 24 hours, will he sign the bill? He has said yes. ABC's Rachel Scott leading us off from the Hill tonight. Tonight, a nearly unanimous vote in the House. The yeas are 427. The nays are

one. An extraordinary moment as dozens of Jeffrey Epstein's victims watched and cheered in the gallery. Republicans and Democrats demanding the Justice Department released the FBI files into the sex offender. The bill is passed and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. It was a vote President Trump tried to prevent for weeks, assisted by House Speaker Mike Johnson who kept the House out of session for 54 days, effectively stalling it. When it became clear Republicans were going to defy the president, Trump reversed course

and told them to vote yes.

He's been very clear and he has nothing to hide and that's why he's endorsed the vote today.

The survivors of Epstein's abuse, a moment of victory. We're ready for the

next step and we're ready to finally release the file. All the files, the

Senate wasting no time pledging to pass the bill and send it to the president's

desk. That objection so ordered.

Senate has passed the bill. President Trump has pledged to sign that bill into law.

going to sign this bill and you have confidence that these files will will be released. Do you take the president at his word when he says he's going to sign this bill and do you have confidence that these files will actually be released?

I only take people's actions seriously.

No longer words. The fact is, the president doesn't need Congress to release the Epstein files. He could do it on his own. Our Mary Bruce asking why wait for Congress?

Why not just do it now?

I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. I threw him out of my club many years ago because I thought he was a sick pervert.

President was asked again and again why he doesn't just release these files. What do you think is stopping him?

He could release them. He should release them today.

But the president has not ordered the Justice Department to release the files. Instead, he demanded that they investigate Epstein's ties to Democrats. Critics say it's to get the spotlight off of himself. Epstein's victims, including Jenna Lisa Jones, who says Epstein

molested her when she was just 14, infuriated.

I beg you, President Trump, please stop making this political. Show some class. Show some real leadership. Show that you actually care about the people other than yourself. I voted for you, but your behavior on this issue has been a national embarrassment. It is time to take the honest, moral ground and support the release of these files.

A senior White House official tells us tonight that the president will sign this bill as soon as it reaches his desk. But there are still big questions about how or when the Justice Department would release these files and just how transparent they will be. That is what the victims are waiting for, David.

Rachel Scott leading us off from the Hill tonight. Rachel, thank you. Meantime tonight, another remarkable scene unfolding, this time at the White House. President Trump welcoming the Saudi Crown Prince who has been isolated from the world stage for years.

The CIA, during President Trump's first term, determined that the Crown Prince was responsible for the murder of a Washington Post journalist. Today, when the Crown Prince was pressed on this by our Mary Bruce, the President stepped in answering first, defending the Crown Prince, saying,

"'Things happen,' and calling the Crown Prince, "'A very good friend of mine.'" Mary Bruce, at the White House tonight.

For a long time, isolated on the global stage, tonight, Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, fully embraced by President Trump, welcomed to the White House with horses on parade, a military flyover and a personal tour. Trump pulling out all the stops.

And Trump doesn't give a fist bump. I grabbed that hand. I don't care where that hand's

been. I grabbed that hand.

Trump heaping praise on the crown prince.

I'm very proud of the job he's done. What he's done is incredible in terms of human rights and everything else.

But it was the CIA under Donald Trump who determined in 2018 that the crown prince orchestrated the murder and dismemberment of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. President Trump bristling when I asked about that. Your Royal Highness, the US intelligence concluded that you orchestrated the brutal murder

of a journalist. 9-11 families are furious that you are here in the Oval Office. Why should Americans trust you? And the same to you, Mr. President. I'm with ABC News, sir.

You're with who?

ABC News, sir. The president answering first, defending the crown prince, and instead criticizing the journalist who was murdered.

You're mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen, but he knew nothing about it. And we can leave it at that. You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that.

But the crown prince, who rarely faces the press, defended himself.

It's really painful to hear, you know, anyone that been losing his life for, you know, no real purpose. It's painful and it's a huge mistake and we are doing our best that this doesn't happen again.

Trump has been eager to cultivate ties to Saudi Arabia, traveling there for the first foreign trip of both his presidential terms. And his family has been doing big business in Saudi.

Trump Tower, Jeddah, coming soon.

Trump Tower is going up in Jeddah and in Riyadh, a Trump Plaza now in the works. In the last year alone, the Trump organization's Saudi partner pumping more than $20 million into the family business. Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner,

also has deep business ties to the country. Is it appropriate, Mr. President, for your family to be doing business in Saudi Arabia while you're president? Is that a conflict of interest? The president dismissing the notion. I have nothing to do with a

family business. I have left and when I I've devoted a hundred percent of my energy what my family does is fine. They do business all over. They've done very little with Saudi Arabia actually. I'm sure they could do a lot. The

crown prince coming here today with a major new financial commitment, agreeing to invest almost a trillion dollars in the U.S., but that's no comfort to Khashoggi's widow, Hanan. Tonight she tells me that there was no justification for her husband's murder, and she continues to call

for the Crown Prince to apologize.

David. Mary Bruce asking the questions of the White House today. Mary, thank you. Tonight there are new images emerging of the immigration crackdown in North Carolina, expanding from Charlotte to Raleigh.

People chased through a Charlotte laundromat, and tonight the scene when it appears two women begin honking in their car to alert the neighborhood that agents were coming. Masked agents then confronting the women in that car, detaining them with zip ties. Faith Abubay from Raleigh tonight.

Tonight, new images of that multi-day immigration crackdown in North Carolina. Customers inside this laundromat scattering during a raid on a shopping center, then running out the back door into a wooded area. I spoke with the owner who said his customers

are afraid to come back. I think it's all just political theater. Really, they're just trying to instill fear in the community.

In Charlotte, masked agents confronting two US citizens in their car after they reportedly honked their horn to warn others about the crackdown.

Put the windows down! Put the windows down!

An agent then smashes the car window before moving in.

He's smashing a window.

And detaining the women with zip ties. Border Patrol expanding the immigration crackdown from Charlotte to Raleigh.

We're in the communities in Raleigh, in Charlotte,

and in North Carolina, arresting illegal aliens.

After more than 200 arrests, these communities are pushing back.

It's sad to see my community being terrified of going to work, of going to school. What's the message to border patrol as they're in town? My message to them is honestly just we don't need you here. And David

protesters still out in force. As for those women from that car, DHS says they arrested them after the impeded agents and ignored warnings to stop and sources tonight telling abc news that the Raleigh raids have yielded few arrests and that the border patrol agents will focus their attention in Charlotte. David faith

Abu Bay back with us tonight. Faith. Thank you. This evening there appears to be a new turn in the investigation into the death of an 18 year old girl discovered dead on a carnival cruise ship. New court filings now show it appears a step sibling might now face charges and here's Victor kendo. Tonight, the mystery intensifying after a teen from

central Florida east of Orlando was found dead aboard the carnival cruise ship horizon, 18 year-old Anna Kepner on vacation with their family earlier this month cruising from Miami to the Caribbean. The FBI now investigating details around Kepner's death, including the cause not yet released. But a new filing in an unrelated family court matter now says

one of her step siblings could face charges according to a court document filed on Monday Kepner was on the cruise ship with her father stepmother and step siblings lawyers for the stepmother sing one of her minor children may now face criminal charges. The filing saying currently there is an investigation being conducted by the Federal Bureau

of Investigations arising out of the sudden death of 18 year-old Anna Kepner adding the stepmother has been advised through discussions with FBI investigators and her attorneys that a criminal case may be initiated against one of the minor children. The FBI declined to comment a celebration of life ceremony

will be held for the teen on Thursday.

David Victor kenda with us tonight Victor thank you tonight, a powerful moment in court in Nevada, the mother of an 11 year-old boy who was shot and killed in the back seat of the family car while on the way to school. What that mother said in court today to the other driver who police say pulled out a gun and opened fire. Here's Trevor Ault.

Tonight, powerful words from the mother of a child killed in a horrific road rage attack confronting the suspect in court.

He wanted to take somebody's life away.

He took my son's away.

He was just trying to make it to school.

Authorities say 11-year-old Brandon Dominguez-Chavarria was in the backseat Friday morning when his stepfather had a heated exchange with another driver, Tyler Johns, as they merged onto this Nevada freeway. Our suspect then produced a handgun and fired one round. That round struck young Brandon and he later died at the hospital. Today, the judge granting the mother's request

to hold the suspect without bail.

My son is never gonna come back.

You took my son's life.

He needs to be here and pay.

Pay for everything you did.

David, the suspect, Tyler Johns, is now facing a first-degree murder charge. He's due back in court next month.

David, Trevor Trevor all reporting. Thank you Trevor now the escalating tensions in the Caribbean, the U.S. military presence off of Venezuela tonight. Our reporter out on the water and what he witnessed today. President Trump has not ruled out strikes inside Venezuela. Here's Matt rivers again tonight.

Tonight we're on a fishing boat just a few miles from the coast of Venezuela when we spotted a massive U.S. warship in the distance. Moments later, a second, a destroyer and an amphibious assault ship, both sailing the thin stretch of water between Venezuela and Trinidad. So we're just off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago. And just over my shoulder there, you can see we've spotted a pair of U.S. warships. We're too far away to know exactly which ones they are, but we do know that those ships are a part of the largest U.S. military buildup

in this region in decades. One of those two Navy ships carrying Marines from the same unit taking part in joint training exercises on the islands this week, as President Trump reviews options for possible military strikes inside Venezuela. The U.S US attacking at least 22 alleged drug boats, killing at least 83 people, and striking fear in local fishermen like Reg Williams.

They are afraid to go out and fish and even because next thing like you see.

Because they'd seen these videos

of boats getting blown up, right?

Yeah, yeah.

And David, at the moment we saw those two warships, we could also see the Venezuelan coastline. That's how close they were. Just a remarkable show of force. David Matt Rivers in the

region again tonight for us, Matt, thank you back here in the U. S. Tonight and near Boston, a massive rescue effort in Yarmouth on Cape Cod. One worker was killed, two others rescued in a trench collapse. One of the rescued men reaching out, shaking hands with the rescuer as he was carried away right there, that trench, part of the sewer construction project on the Cape. When we come back here tonight, news this evening about the Olympics. LeBron James and Steph Curry on Weatherville Play, their answer tonight, not going to make

a lot of people happy. Also, the surveillance tonight, police say thieves taking $200,000 worth of items from NFL star Shadier Sanders, son of Deion Sanders, home during the game. And tonight, stick around for this. The journey with his own father, diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Actor Chris Hemsworth right here tonight. What he's doing to help keep his father's memories alive

in a moment here. Tonight, authorities say surveillance videos show suspects breaking into the home of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback, Junior Sanders. Police saying thieves stole $200,000 in property from him

while he was making his NFL debut. Meantime tonight, amid all of these thefts, the FBI now saying items found in Chile from similar burglaries in Los Angeles have now been returned to their owners, including a personalized Rolex

belonging to actor Keanu Reeves. When we come back tonight, actor Chris Hemsworth and his father, we take you on their journey. He's trying to keep his father's memories alive and how they're doing it. And their decision is in tonight, LeBron James and Steph Curry on whether they're going to play in the Olympics in a moment.

To the index, LeBron James and Steph Curry on whether they'll play at the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. LeBron James, who will be 43 by that time, saying he won't play. Steph Curry, who will be 40, saying it's unlikely he'll play, but adds, never say never. When we come back tonight, we take you on a journey with actor Chris Hemsworth

and his father. They're trying to keep his father's cherished memories alive in a moment. Finally tonight here, actor Chris Hemsworth and the journey with his father. Here's James Longman.

Fans know him as the out-of-this-world, hammer-wielding Thor in Marvel's Avengers.

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But now, Chris Hemsworth is showing his human side in his latest, very personal project.

This is a photo of me and my dad, and...

my, uh...

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I love this photo.

His new special on National Geographic, Chris Hemsworth, A Road Trip to Remember, sees him go on a journey of discovery with his dad, Craig.

You guys look fantastic.

Who has early stage Alzheimer's.

Just want to do a blessing.

Thank you.

Instantly, the sound of the bush and the smells reignites these memories from my childhood.

Have you ever spent that kind of time with your dad before?

I spent a hell of a lot of time with my dad surfing around the backyard. I've never one-on-one like this.

Star's childhood home is recreated for the father and son to retrace their memories together. How's it feel? A kind. A father and son trip made all the more poignant because the younger Hemsworth carries genes that increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's. What are you afraid of? There were really tender moments in this show where the two of you were just telling each other how you felt. Yeah. And that was very striking.

And I felt kind of...a sense of guilt. Here he was, a man who had protected me my entire life, and now he's in a state where he needs support, and I hadn't had the courage to, um...to check in, you know?

And you distilled all of that into one beautiful moment because you showed us that photograph of what basically of what love looks like.

Yeah.

It's a really, really touching moment.

Yeah, thanks. It's funny how it all sort of becomes this sort of full circle. What else are we here for if not to continue on this journey together with compassion and empathy?

What do you hope the people watching this will take away?

Just the importance of time with those that we love and how fleeting this whole experience is.

Chris Hemsworth, A Road Trip to Remember, Sunday on National Geographic and then streaming on Disney plus. Good night.

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