House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he wants "full transparency" in the Jeffrey Epstein files and the case is "not a hoax." Why it matters: Johnson's comments to CBS News on the late convicted child sex offender's case are in notable contrast to President Trump's position on the matter.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is seeking  “full transparency" in the Jeffrey Epstein case, which has come to the forefront in

House Speaker Mike Johnson sat down with Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the push to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, why he believes the Republicans will grow their majority in the House in the 2026 midterm election,