President Donald Trump called U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie the "worst Republican Congressman" as the Kentucky lawmaker tries to make Epstein files public.

Nearly a dozen House Republicans have joined an effort to compel the release of all Jeffrey Epstein-related government files

But after a handful of Republicans temporarily stalled the $9 billion rescissions package last week over the Epstein issue, Speaker Mike Johnson does not appear likely to entertain further consideration of the matter before setting the House free on a five-week recess that stretches past Labor Day.