On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters "we are very optimistic about the vote tally tonight." This comes as a number of GOP House members speak as the vote to end the ongoing government shutdown draws closer. "We think this is going to happen and we’re sorry it took this long," Johnson added. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina addressed reporters today from the steps of the Capitol. She was asked about the recent release of more files related to Jefferey Epstein as the shutdown funding bill is debated inside the House.

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