A political firestorm has erupted in the U.S. House of Representatives over the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender.
Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly adjourned the House for summer recess early to avoid a contentious vote on making the Epstein files public, exposing deep divisions within the Republican Party and bipartisan calls for transparency. Democrats and some Republicans are pressing the Trump administration and DOJ to release the documents, while GOP leadership is accused of stonewalling and protecting political interests. The controversy has united unlikely allies across the political spectrum and left the House in chaos, with public pressure mounting for full disclosure.
The issue underscores ongoing concerns about accountability, transparency, and the influence of powerful figures connected to Epstein.
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