Johnson speeds up vote on Epstein files to next week after discharge petition

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced that a vote on a bill to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein will take place next week. This decision follows the gathering of the final signature needed for a discharge petition, which forces legislative action on the matter. The expedited vote is seen as a significant step in addressing the Epstein files, which have been a topic of public interest and concern. Johnson's move is intended to bring clarity and transparency to the situation surrounding Epstein's case, which has implications for accountability and justice.