House Democratic leaders will give remarks Tuesday morning as controversy around disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s case rankles their GOP counterparts ahead of the August recess.

Speaker Mike Johnson expressed unusual frustration with fellow Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who is working with Democrats to force the release of the Epstein files.

President Donald Trump and Republicans kicked Democrats out of power in 2024. Democrats are hoping Trump’s link to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein can reverse their fortunes in 2026. While Epstein has always been a person Democrats have been eager to link Trump to,

Goldberg clarified, “We are on the list. You’re laughing, but we were placed on that list,” while Alyssa Farah Griffin noted that the “internet is convinced” the two co-hosts were in cahoots with Epstein. The View airs on weekdays at 11/10c on ABC.

Mike Johnson said that he is shutting down House business early, accusing Democrats and others of playing political games with the "Epstein Files." The post Speaker Mike Johnson Shuts Down the House Early to Stop Epstein Files Vote first appeared on Mediaite.

Drama over Jeffrey Epstein continues to plague lawmakers as they prep for August recess and an opportunity to reconnect in person with constituents.

Members of Congress from both parties said they wanted to see more files released, while President Trump has encouraged his base to move on.

President Trump's MAGA base remains solidly behind his second term despite frustrations over the Jeffrey Epstein documents fracas.