A rebellion over the Jeffrey Epstein files by Republican leadership allies on the House Rules Committee is giving Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) one of the trickiest conundrums of his Speakership so far.

Remember last week when the House speaker pushed for transparency on Jeffrey Epstein materials? Six days later, he appears to have reversed course.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, said Tuesday morning that he wants to give the White House “space” to release the Epstein