The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly ended its session and left for summer recess early to avoid a contentious vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican leaders blocked Democratic efforts to force a vote on making Epstein-related documents public, citing concerns about politicization and the need for careful handling. The move has sparked bipartisan frustration, with some Republicans joining Democrats in demanding transparency. The controversy has paralyzed House proceedings for days, highlighting divisions within the GOP and renewed scrutiny of Donald Trump's connections to the Epstein case.
The issue is expected to resurface when Congress returns in September.
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