The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly ended its session early, with Republican leaders moving to avoid a politically charged vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaker Mike Johnson, initially supportive of transparency, reversed course under pressure from former President Trump and GOP leadership, citing concerns over political gamesmanship by Democrats. The move has sparked accusations of a cover-up and deepened divisions within the Republican Party, as some members join Democrats in demanding the release of the files. The controversy has ground House business to a halt and fueled speculation about what the Epstein documents might reveal.
The issue is expected to persist, with bipartisan calls for transparency and continued scrutiny of Trump's handling of the case.
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