A political firestorm has erupted in the U.S. House of Representatives over demands to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier accused of sex trafficking.
House Democrats and some Republicans have pushed for subpoenas to the Justice Department, seeking full disclosure of Epstein-related documents, while GOP leadership, under pressure from former President Trump, has moved to shut down the House early to avoid politically damaging votes. The controversy has exposed deep divisions within the Republican Party and provided Democrats with ammunition to accuse the GOP of a cover-up. The issue has led to rare bipartisan cooperation on some measures, but also to chaos and an early start to the summer recess.
The fallout is expected to continue, with both parties bracing for further political consequences.
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