The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly adjourned for summer recess a day early as Republican leaders scrambled to avoid a politically charged 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 instead moved to block the vote, citing concerns over political theater. The move has fueled accusations of a cover-up and deepened divisions within the GOP, with some lawmakers defying party leadership to demand the files' release. The controversy has also put former President Trump under renewed scrutiny for his administration's handling of the Epstein case.
The episode highlights ongoing tensions in Congress over transparency, accountability, and the influence of powerful figures connected to Epstein.
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