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 blocked efforts to force the release of the documents. The move has fueled accusations of a cover-up and deepened divisions within the GOP, with some lawmakers defying party leadership and joining bipartisan calls for disclosure. The controversy has also put former President Trump in the spotlight, as critics allege the administration is stonewalling to protect powerful figures.
The Epstein saga has thrown the House into chaos, highlighting internal party rifts and raising questions about accountability and transparency in government.
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