How the government shutdown is thwarting efforts to shed light on Epstein’s case

By Emily Goodin, Miami Herald

The government shutdown is delaying proceedings in Congress’ investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, affecting a measure to require the release of files in the possession of the federal government and holding up testimony from key figures.

Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, has kept the House of Representatives out of session for two weeks and counting as part of his party’s strategy to pressure Senate Democrats into voting for their resolution to fund the government.

That has slowed down the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the late pedophile and held a petition demanding the release of the files at bay.

Bill and Hillary Clinton were expected to testify before the panel over the past few weeks but have yet to appear.

And Johnson has declined t