The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly ended its session early, with Republican leaders moving to block a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker.
Democrats pushed for transparency and sought to force a vote, while some Republicans joined bipartisan calls for the release of the documents. Speaker Mike Johnson, initially supportive of releasing the files, reversed course under pressure from Trump allies, citing political gamesmanship. The move has sparked accusations of a cover-up and deepened divisions within the GOP, as the Epstein controversy continues to haunt both Congress and the Trump administration.
The early recess highlights the political sensitivity and potential fallout surrounding the Epstein case and its connections to powerful figures.
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