Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06pm on 22 Jul 2025,Tuesday International
US House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly adjourned the House, blocking a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related files until September. The decision follows bipartisan pressure and a committee’s move to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell. Johnson accused Democrats of playing "political games" and defended his decision. Meanwhile, the Justice Department seeks to question Maxwell, convicted for aiding Epstein’s abuse of minors. Calls to declassify Epstein’s files have grown, especially from Trump supporters. DOJ officials insist Epstein had no “client list” and confirm no evidence implicating others. Maxwell’s lawyers said she would testify truthfully if questioned by US authorities. (PC: BBC)
