The U.S. House of Representatives abruptly ended its session and started summer recess early to avoid a politically charged vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders faced mounting pressure from both Democrats and some GOP members to make the Epstein documents public, but chose to block the vote, sparking accusations of a cover-up. The move has deepened divisions within the Republican Party and fueled bipartisan calls for transparency. The controversy has also put former President Trump under scrutiny for his administration's handling of the Epstein case.
The episode highlights ongoing turmoil in Congress over accountability and the influence of powerful figures linked to Epstein.
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