The US House will vote this week on releasing more files from the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and his own party over the issue. A handful of conservatives have been adamant about releasing all the documents, but Trump has resisted, saying it’s a “hoax.”
Meanwhile, Trump is weighing options for military operations in Venezuela, with officials briefed on potential actions including land strikes inside the country or efforts to oust President Nicolás Maduro. The US president has warned that Maduro could spark another “Gaza” or “Vietnam again.” Maduro has accused the US of pursuing a “criminal war.”
In related news, House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed resistance from his own party, saying the discharge petition forcing the vote doesn’t mention the Epstein estate files. However, some lawmakers are predicting large numbers of Republican defections in favor of releasing the files.
The situation highlights the deepening divisions within Trump’s party and raises questions about his handling of sensitive issues like national security and foreign policy.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-epstein-files-11-16-25