US EditionAll House Republicans reject Democratic attempt to force DOJ disclosure of Epstein documents
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 21 – House Republicans blocked a Democratic amendment to force public release of Jeffrey Epstein files despite a narrow 7-5 vote in the House Rules Committee, maintaining secrecy over the documents.
- On July 14, 2025, House Republicans blocked an amendment in the Rules Committee that called for the DOJ to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- This vote followed demands from Democrats and some Republicans for transparency after a Justice Department memo declared Epstein died by suicide and had no client list.
- The proposed amendment, introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna and Jim McGovern, sought full preservation and release of Epstein-related records amid controversy including a 2003 letter allegedly signed by Trump.
- The Rules Committee voted 5-7 against the amendment, with four Democrats and one Republican voting in favor, while Speaker Mike Johnson supported file release but opposed the procedural motion.
- The episode revealed GOP divisions on Epstein transparency, as conservative voices urged focus on broader political goals instead of the scandal ahead of upcoming elections.
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White House and GOP leaders reach 'understanding' that halts Epstein file demand: report
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Mark Levin: Republicans ‘can’t waste our time on Epstein’
Fox News host Mark Levin said late Sunday that Republicans should not “waste our time” focusing on Jeffrey Epstein ahead of the midterms. In an interview with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on “Life, Liberty & Levin,” the conservative host urged Johnson to focus the GOP message on the achievements of the Trump administration with Republican…
Trump 'has lost control of the narrative': ex-GOP strategist
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Mark Levin Urges Speaker Mike Johnson to Move on From Epstein Scandal: ‘We Can’t Waste Our Time’
Fox News’ Mark Levin urged Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) to move on from the controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case during a Sunday evening interview in which the conservative commentator deemed it a “waste of time.” Levin’s comments came after Johnson stressed the importance of Republicans holding on to Congress in the 2026 midterms. “I mean, everything is on the line in the midterm el…
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