Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives is delayed in voting on whether to release the Jeffrey Epstein files due to a recess called by House Speaker Mike Johnson. This has caused frustration among some members of both parties, who want the vote to happen. Johnson said the recess is unrelated to the Epstein files and is meant to pressure Senate Democrats on a funding issue.
Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson extended the House's recess, delaying a vote on the Epstein files.
- Some Democrats and Republicans are frustrated by the delay, thinking it's to avoid the vote.
- Johnson said the recess aims to pressure Senate Democrats on funding matters, not to avoid voting on the files.
- Rep. Thomas Massie has a petition to force a vote on the files, with 218 votes needed.
- The Epstein files are related to crimes associated with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Johnson for the delay.
- The new representative, Adelita Grijalva, needs to be sworn in to add her support to the petition.
- Johnson intends to swear her in when the House resumes session.
