House Speaker Halts Session Early Amid Epstein Files Dispute | JQJO

House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended the legislative session a day early, citing Democratic efforts to force a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related files. This decision, met with criticism from Rep. Thomas Massie, led to Republicans abandoning several bills, including immigration and clean water legislation. While Johnson blamed Democrats for the political gamesmanship, Massie argued the failure to release the files could cost the GOP votes. The White House deferred to the Justice Department's handling of the matter, while the House Oversight Committee plans to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell.