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 any vote that could force the Trump administration to disclose more information about Epstein's connections. The move has sparked accusations of a cover-up and deepened divisions within the GOP, with some lawmakers breaking ranks to demand the files' release. Democrats are seizing on the chaos, framing it as evidence of Republican efforts to shield Trump and his allies from scrutiny.
The controversy has thrown the House into turmoil, highlighting the enduring political fallout from the Epstein scandal.
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