Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters “bless his heart” Tuesday when asked if he would back Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) reelection bid, once again stopping short of an endorsement — and making a handful of veiled swipes at the Kentucky Republican.

Republican strategist and political analyst Susan Del Percio slammed House Republicans’ efforts to stonewall measures to unseal documents on Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday, arguing their tactics are actually “prolonging” criticism of Republicans among their base.

Trump calls Epstein scrutiny a "hoax," accuses critics of aiding Democrats, and says he no longer wants their support. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

House Democratic leaders on Wednesday stepped up their hardball criticism of President Trump and the GOP over the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, accusing their rivals of shielding pedophiles by not releasing federal files surrounding the case.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is weighing support for legislation that would make additional details about convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein public, The Hill reported Thursday. According to the report,

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is discussing backing a measure in support of disclosing more information related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two sources told The Hill. Johnson’s consideration of the move comes as outrage over the Trump administration’s handling of the matter roils the Republican Party.

Amidst uproar over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended the legislative session early, blaming Democrats for d

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is reportedly considering backing a GOP-led measure to quell the fury from Republican voters over the Justice Department’s handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

The turmoil in Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein probe isn't going away anytime soon after House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Tuesday he is ending the legislative session early before Congress' August recess.

Inside his cavernous office on Monday afternoon, Speaker Mike Johnson was facing a growing crisis. The House GOP conference, which included some of the Louisiana Republican's key allies, was in full rebellion over the spiraling Jeffrey Epstein situation.