A political firestorm has engulfed the U.S. House of Representatives as both Democrats and Republicans clash over whether to release Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.
Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended the legislative session early, sending lawmakers home for summer recess to avoid a contentious vote on the issue. The move has sparked bipartisan frustration, with some Republicans breaking ranks and joining Democrats in demanding transparency. The controversy centers on the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case, with critics accusing House leadership of shielding powerful figures from scrutiny.
The standoff has exposed deep divisions within the GOP and heightened public calls for the release of all Epstein-related documents.
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