House Speaker Mike Johnson has decided to adjourn the House session early, sending lawmakers home on Wednesday to prevent a potential vote on releasing the Epstein-related files. This move, announced earlier this month, aims to avoid a contentious debate on the matter, which Democrats had sought to force through.
Mr. Johnson, speaking at the Capitol on Tuesday, stated that he would adjourn the House until September after votes on Wednesday night. His decision has been met with mixed reactions from members of both parties, with some applauding his effort to maintain legislative control and others criticizing the move as an attempt to avoid accountability.