Donald Trump is pressuring House Republicans to block a measure compelling the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein files, even as a discharge petition reached 218 signatures after Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in. Dozens of Republicans are expected to support a vote. CNN reported Trump contacted Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace; Mace refused, citing her experience as a survivor. House Democrats released emails suggesting Trump knew of Epstein’s conduct; his team called them cherry picked as Republicans released a far larger trove. The bill faces uncertain Senate prospects, and Trump has denounced it as a Democrat hoax.

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