The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly ended its session early for summer recess, as Republican leaders sought to avoid a politically charged vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaker Mike Johnson, under pressure from both Democrats and some Republicans, cut the legislative week short to prevent a public showdown over the documents, which could implicate powerful figures and further entangle former President Trump. The move has sparked accusations of a cover-up and deepened divisions within the GOP, with some lawmakers breaking ranks to demand transparency. Democrats and a bipartisan group of representatives are pushing for the full release of the Epstein files, arguing the public deserves to know the truth.
The controversy has thrown the House into chaos, highlighting the ongoing political fallout from the Epstein scandal.
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