Republicans approve measure supporting Epstein investigation amid discharge threat

'Epstein files' controversy continues in Congress. Here's how Mike Johnson is handling it.

As pressure continued to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, Speaker Mike Johnson got a show of support Wednesday from Republicans.

Republicans Pass Resolution Supporting House Oversight Epstein Probe

The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave the green light to a resolution that would, among other items, support the House Oversight Committee continuing its probe into deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a 212–208 vote, the House approved the rule, which included a provision related to the investigation into Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his accomplice and former girlfriend. The resolution formally authorizes the Oversight panel to …

Republicans approve measure supporting Epstein investigation amid discharge threat

House Republicans on Wednesday approved a measure to show support for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s investigation into matters surrounding the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure was unveiled on Tuesday as a clear alternative to a bill from Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to require the Justice Department to release Epstein-related material, which GOP leaders and the White House are hop…

House approves symbolic signal of support for Oversight’s Epstein investigation

GOP leaders hope to appease their rank and file with the measure, which has no practical implications.

House moves to expose Epstein files, authorizes Oversight probe

The House of Representative approved a resolution to formalize the ongoing probe into Jeffrey Epstein and compel the release of files turned over by the Department of Justice.

House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files - Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

WASHINGTON — House Republicans today voted to endorse and affirm the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.  Speaker Johnson released the following statement: “President Trump is the most transparent and accessible President in U.S. history, and House Republicans are in lockstep with the President on our commitment to delivering maximum transparency while maintaining…