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Epstein Files Gridlock Forces Early House Recess; Ghislaine Maxwell Subpoena Planned

Epstein Files Gridlock Forces Early House Recess; Ghislaine Maxwell Subpoena Planned

Epstein Files Gridlock Forces Early House Recess; Ghislaine Maxwell Subpoena Planned The U.S. House of Representatives has abruptly halted its legislative agenda and will begin its August recess earlier than scheduled, effective Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The move comes after a week-long stalemate over the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, paralyzing House proceedings. The GOP-led Rules Committee, tasked with advancing various bills, came to a standstill on Monday after Democrats announced plans to force a committee vote on…

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House Republicans Force Vote on Epstein Files Despite Speaker Johnson’s Opposition

House Republicans Force Vote on Epstein Files Despite Speaker Johnson’s Opposition

House Republicans Force Vote on Epstein Files Despite Speaker Johnson’s Opposition A bipartisan group of House members, led by Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna, has successfully gathered enough signatures for a discharge petition to force a floor vote on the release of additional Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. This move comes despite Speaker Mike Johnson’s earlier statements that he would not allow votes on such measures before the House’s August recess. The discharge petition, which requires…

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