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Politicians from both sides of the aisle are increasing calls for the files tied to Jeffrey Epstein to be released.
4hon MSN
The turmoil in Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein probe isn't going away anytime soon after the House Speaker ended the legislative session early before the August break.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance seemed unlikely to satisfy many Republicans who are threatening to support a bipartisan bill to pry information from the Justice Department.
The controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files is poised to dominate the conversation on Capitol Hill this week, as Congress sprints to August recess — and prepares to dive into government funding conversations.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump would not recommend a special council to look into the Jeffrey Epstein case in the face of bipartisan calls for further investigation.
Speaker Mike Johnson expressed unusual frustration with fellow Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who is working with Democrats to force the release of the Epstein files.