A fierce political battle has erupted in the U.S. House of Representatives over the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender.
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican leaders abruptly ended the legislative session early, sending lawmakers home for summer recess to avoid a contentious vote on making the Epstein files public. Democrats, joined by some Republicans, have pushed for transparency, while GOP leadership has blocked multiple attempts to force a vote, citing political maneuvering. The controversy has exposed deep divisions within the Republican Party and heightened scrutiny on both Speaker Johnson and former President Trump, who faces bipartisan calls for more openness.
The issue is not expected to fade, with lawmakers promising to revisit the fight when Congress reconvenes.
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