The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly adjourned for its summer recess a day early to avoid a contentious vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaker Mike Johnson, under pressure from both Democrats and some Republicans, reversed his earlier calls for transparency and aligned with efforts to shield President Trump from political fallout. Democrats accuse Republicans of orchestrating a cover-up, while internal GOP divisions have erupted over how to handle the Epstein controversy. The move has fueled bipartisan calls for the release of Justice Department files, with some lawmakers breaking ranks to demand more transparency.
The episode has left Congress in turmoil, highlighting deep fractures within the Republican Party and intensifying scrutiny of Trump’s connections to Epstein.
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