House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, announced that the U.S. House of Representatives would adjourn for summer recess one day earlier than planned—on Wednesday instead of Thursday—just as Democrats and a small number of Republicans were pushing for a vote to release all files related to the Epstein case [1], [2].
Trump had initially promised to release all case files during his campaign but, under growing pressure, has now agreed only to the release of court testimonies.
Republicans downplayed the decision to shorten the week, claiming the White House is already addressing public concerns about the case. Johnson called the push for a vote “political games,” warning that the release of documents tied to the investigation could retraumatize victims.
The early adjournment effectively delays the vote for five weeks, shielding many Republicans who have grown uneasy with Trump’s handling of the matter. Lawmakers would also have faced backlash from their own base, with voters already expressing dissatisfaction and suspicions of a cover-up.
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