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Republican leaders hoped that a five-week congressional recess would ease growing frustration over the Trump administration’s stalled release of files tied to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. Instead, the controversy has only deepened, leaving lawmakers of both parties bracing for a September showdown when Congress returns to Washington. Background When …

A Democratic-led push to force the release of all Jeffrey Epstein-related documents was narrowly blocked by House Republicans on Monday, as the House Rules Committee voted 6–5 to prevent the proposal from reaching the House floor — exposing growing fissures inside MAGA-aligned GOP ranks. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Ro …