Congress Demands Epstein Files, Ghislaine Maxwell Subpoena; House Adjourns Early

Congressional Action on Epstein Case

• 🏛️ Lawmakers are demanding answers regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case as the Justice Department reopens aspects of it.
• 📜 A subpoena is being pushed for Ghislaine Maxwell to appear for a deposition, with the House Oversight Committee also seeking her testimony.
• 📄 Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is championing a resolution that calls for the release of all Epstein files, which has bipartisan backing.

Political Maneuvering and Departures

• ✈️ House Speaker Mike Johnson has adjourned the House early for its summer break, reportedly to avoid votes on the Epstein files.
• 🗣️ Johnson stated that Congress should not push an administration to do something they are already doing, calling such efforts "political games."

Justice Department and Maxwell Negotiations

• 🤝 Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch is in discussions with Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney regarding her testimony about Epstein's crimes.
• ⚖️ The DOJ seeks to unseal grand jury testimony from both Epstein and Maxwell's cases, but judges require clarification on what can be released and redacted.

Stephen Colbert's Monologue Post-Cancellation

• 🎤 Late Show host Stephen Colbert addressed his show's cancellation, vowing to "speak truth to power" over the next 10 months.
• 💸 Colbert satirized CBS parent company Paramount's decision, citing financial reasons despite the show being number one in ratings, costing the network $40 million annually.
• 📺 He also commented on President Trump's reaction to his show's cancellation, which Trump celebrated on True Social.