“The GOP-controlled House has released the first tranche of documents in its investigation into convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein — a move intended to quash the mounting calls for answers around why the Justice Department allowed Epstein to continue to prey on victims for decades,” Politico reports.

“The trove of materials, however, is unlikely to satisfy those clamoring for more and new information about the case. “

New York Times: “After years of alluding to a potential cover-up in the case, Mr. Trump has faced a backlash from his right-wing base over the Justice Department’s decision to close the investigation without revealing all of what was discovered. The Oversight panel subpoenaed all the files, but the department has turned over only a portion of them.”

Punchbowl News: Mike Johnson tries again to quell Epstein rebellion.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) filed a discharge petition Tuesday afternoon to force the disclosure of Justice Department investigative files related to the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reports.

“Speaker Mike Johnson suggests it will be up to congressional Democrats to stave off a federal shutdown Oct. 1,” Politico reports.

Said Johnson: “The ball will be in their corner.”

“Hill Republicans are discussing a short-term stopgap punt ahead of the government funding deadline, which Republicans say will force Democrats to vote for the measure or be responsible for a shutdown. But rank-and-file Republicans, who tend to oppose continuing resolutions, are livid their own leaders don’t have a better plan.”