US EditionThese 11 Republicans are backing the Khana-Massie Epstein measure
UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – A bipartisan group of 11 Republicans joined Democrats to push a discharge petition aimed at releasing Epstein-related court documents amid concerns about transparency and political fallout.
- Earlier this month, 11 Republicans joined Reps. Khanna and Massie in supporting a discharge petition, allowing a bipartisan push to unseal Epstein files.
- Last week, GOP members complained, as constituents pressured lawmakers on Epstein transparency.
- Perception ain't great, some lawmakers conceded, highlighting concerns about the early recess and the optics, Representative Doug LaMalfa added.
- On Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson cut short the session to avoid votes, with members planning to return in September for a forced petition vote.
- GOP leaders have pledged to give the White House space to release documents, while MAGA Republicans insisted they will keep pressure until the Epstein files are made public.
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The U.S. House of Representatives is engaged in the investigation of the affair about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A loose coalition of right-wing Republicans and left-wing Democrats demands more transparency.
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Conservative ReviewGOP Senator Calls For Immediate Release Of All Epstein Court Records
Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin introduced a resolution to unseal all court records relating to Jeffery Epstein.
Ilhan Omar Calls Republicans ‘The Pedophile Protection Party’
"The pedophile protection party is shutting down Congress just to avoid voting on the release of the Epstein files," tweeted Rep. Omar on Tuesday. It stuck. Source: The Independent Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has denounced the Republican Party after House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to hold a vote on the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein before Congress breaks for its summer recess. “The pedophile protection party is shutti…
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