The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly adjourned for its summer recess a day early, as Republican leaders moved to avoid a politically charged vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership faced mounting pressure from both Democrats and some Republicans to make the Epstein documents public, but instead opted to block the vote, citing concerns over political gamesmanship. The move has fueled accusations of a cover-up and deepened divisions within the Republican Party, with some members breaking ranks to demand transparency. The controversy has also put former President Trump under scrutiny, as calls grow for the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related materials.
The early recess highlights the turmoil and infighting in Congress over the handling of the Epstein investigation.
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