President Donald Trump has helped Speaker Mike Johnson survive every political storm of his speakership. Now, Johnson is stuck in a crisis of Trump’s own making over Jeffrey Epstein — and there’s no clear way forward without risking the ire of the speaker’s most critical ally.

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.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) have come together in a strange turn of events to pursue the release of the Epstein files. Former Communications Director for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY),