Speaker Mike Johnson has announced he will not obstruct a House vote on the release of Epstein files, despite allegations of protecting the former president from scrutiny. Democrats are intensifying their efforts to unseal these controversial documents, while GOP leaders, including House Oversight Chairman James Comer, defend Trump against accusations of impropriety. Amid a government shutdown, Johnson faces criticism for allegedly using the situation to delay transparency surrounding the Epstein case. The impending vote raises concerns over the potential fallout for Trump and the Republican party as they navigate a politically charged landscape marked by calls for accountability and transparency.