Johnson and House Republicans Halt Epstein Files Vote
TL;DR
House Speaker Mike Johnson is balancing Republican concerns over the Epstein files with efforts to protect victims' identities, amid growing calls for transparency and Democratic pressure, while also managing legislative priorities during the August recess.
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- Capitol agenda: Johnson tries to contain Epstein dissent Politico
- Trump’s latest bid to end Epstein storm: Weaponizing the federal government CNN
- Why House Republican leaders closed up shop to stop more votes on the Epstein files MSNBC News
- US House calls early summer recess to block voting on release of Epstein files The Guardian
- Johnson Cuts Short House Business to Avoid Vote on Releasing Epstein Files The New York Times
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