Current U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed the release of Jeffrey Epstein–related files to the House Oversight Committee, describing the matter as a “Democrat hoax” intended to undermine his presidency. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he supports making the files available but insisted that many individuals mentioned in them “don’t deserve to be.” He…
In a surprise move that is drawing bipartisan scrutiny and public outcry, House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly adjourned the House of Representatives a day early—just as momentum was building around a potential vote to release sealed files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and subpoena his longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. The early dismissal of…