From Newsweek:
House Republicans brought legislative business to a halt on Monday, abruptly shutting down the House floor to block a planned vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. It comes after Democrats said they planned to stage a vote on bringing legislation to the floor that would compel the release of the Epstein files.
The GOP’s decision to shut down the House floor to avoid a vote on Epstein-related legislation highlights the growing political tension over transparency and accountability in one of the most infamous criminal cases in recent memory. As the House heads into recess without resolving the matter, pressure is mounting from both Democrats and dissenting Republicans to force action—setting up a potential showdown in the months ahead.