But after a handful of Republicans temporarily stalled the $9 billion rescissions package last week over the Epstein issue, Speaker Mike Johnson does not appear likely to entertain further consideration of the matter before setting the House free on a five-week recess that stretches past Labor Day.

Don't expect to see the Epstein files anytime soon. House Speaker Mike Johnson will not vote on releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein before the House goes into recess next month.