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Johnson Blocks Vote on Epstein Files Amid GOP Controversy

10/8/2025

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Johnson Blocks Epstein Vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson rejects Republicans using shutdown to dodge scrutiny of Trump's Epstein ties.
Rep. Thomas Massie says Johnson delays Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in to block a vote on Epstein-related documents.
Grijalva's vote could be pivotal for a bipartisan petition to disclose Department of Justice (DOJ) Epstein files.
Senator Chuck Schumer criticizes House Republicans for secrecy over Epstein files.

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Comey Exonerates Epstein Inquiry

The House Oversight Committee dropped its subpoena of James Comey after he said he had no knowledge about Jeffrey Epstein.
Comey sent a letter to James Comer, the Committee Chair, stating he had no information on Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell during his tenure.
Lawmakers seek declassification of Epstein/Maxwell files, while tensions persist over inquiries and alleged selective releases.

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Johnson Blocks Epstein Vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson rejects Republicans using shutdown to dodge scrutiny of Trump's Epstein ties.
Rep. Thomas Massie says Johnson delays Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in to block a vote on Epstein-related documents.
Grijalva's vote could be pivotal for a bipartisan petition to disclose Department of Justice (DOJ) Epstein files.
Senator Chuck Schumer criticizes House Republicans for secrecy over Epstein files.

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