BREAKING: Mike Johnson ADJOURNS Congress Until September

In a stunning move that has triggered outrage across both sides of the aisle, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has officially adjourned Congress early, sending lawmakers home before their scheduled August recess—specifically to block a vote on releasing the remaining Epstein files.

Originally, Congress was set to remain in session until Thursday. But on Monday, Johnson abruptly shut everything down, canceling all remaining proceedings and clearing the House floor. This procedural bombshell comes just as momentum was building for a bipartisan push to force the public release of the long-sought Epstein documents.

This isn’t the first time a vote on the Epstein files has been blocked. Last week, Democrats on the House Rules Committee introduced an amendment requiring the full release of the remaining Epstein materials. Seven Republicans shot it down, with only one—Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC)—breaking ranks to vote in favor of transparency.

Now, a new discharge petition spearheaded by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) could bring the issue back in September. If 218 House members sign it, it will force a vote on the floor regardless of Speaker Johnson’s objections.

So why pull the plug on Congress now?

According to Speaker Johnson, it’s all about preventing what he called a political “sideshow.” He insists he supports “maximum transparency” on the Epstein files, but also claims he won’t allow Democrats—or certain Republicans—to weaponize the issue for political gain. Johnson characterized the discharge petition as a “battering ram” tactic and said Congress would not “play political games” with such a sensitive subject.

But to many observers, his words ring hollow. After all, if transparency is the goal, why not release the files—redacting victim names if necessary—and let the American people decide what matters?

Rep. Massie, undeterred, says the move has only intensified public interest. He believes the petition will gain momentum during the August recess, predicting that when Congress returns in September, they’ll have the votes to move forward.

“Over the August recess, I think momentum will build for transparency. I don’t think this is going to go away,” Massie said. “And I think, when we return in September, we’ll get Phase 2 of the Epstein files.”

The pressure is now mounting on lawmakers during their recess to take a stand. Will they support sweeping the truth under the rug—or demand justice and accountability for the countless victims still waiting for answers?

The Epstein saga isn’t over. In fact, it might just be heating up.