The U.S. House of Representatives has ground to a halt as Republican leaders scramble to avoid votes on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.
Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership have canceled scheduled votes and sent lawmakers home early for summer recess, citing Democratic efforts to force the release of Epstein-related documents. The controversy has exposed deep divisions within the Republican Party, with some members calling for transparency and others siding with former President Trump in resisting disclosure. Democrats accuse the GOP of orchestrating a cover-up to protect Trump and his associates from potential fallout.
The issue has become a political flashpoint, overshadowing other legislative business and fueling bipartisan calls for accountability.
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