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House Republicans Block Release of Epstein Case Files

Republicans upheld party-line votes in committee and on the floor to halt a bid forcing AG Pam Bondi to post the documents, ignoring dissent within the MAGA base.

House Speaker Mike Johnson holds a press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington on July 15. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
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Reps. Jamie Raskin and Jim Jordan conduct TV interviews at the U.S. Capitol on July 2. Photo: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Department of Justice's stance over the Epstein Files has caused great discomfort within the MAGA base

Overview

  • The House Rules Committee rejected Rep. Ro Khanna’s amendment to force publication of all Epstein case files on a public website, with only Rep. Ralph Norman voting in support.
  • A full House procedural vote on ordering the previous question passed 211-210 along party lines, preventing any floor consideration of the disclosure measure.
  • Khanna’s proposal would have required Attorney General Pam Bondi to publish the files within 30 days of enactment.
  • Attorney General Bondi says the documents are ready for her review under a presidential directive, and President Trump has urged Republicans to cease criticism of her handling.
  • Despite unified GOP opposition, some hardline conservatives and MAGA activists have voiced frustration over the continued secrecy and Democrats plan to reintroduce disclosure measures.