A political firestorm has erupted in the U.S. House of Representatives over demands to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.
Bipartisan calls for transparency have united unlikely allies, but Republican leadership, facing internal rebellion and Democratic pressure, abruptly adjourned Congress early to avoid a vote on the matter. Speaker Mike Johnson, initially supportive of releasing the files, reversed course amid concerns about political fallout and ties to former President Trump. The controversy has led to accusations of a cover-up and deepened divisions within both parties.
The issue remains unresolved, with lawmakers pledging to revisit the fight after the summer recess.
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