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Massie Demands Epstein File Transparency Amid GOP Silence

7/24/2025

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Massie Demands Transparency

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is rallying for transparency on the Jeffrey Epstein files, taking aim at party leaders for their silence. In a surprising move, House Speaker Mike Johnson called an early recess to dodge a vote on the matter. As the pressure mounts, Congress is set to subpoena Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell, deepening the investigation into Trump's ties.

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Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York has officially declared his intention to seek re-election for the House in 2026, stepping back from a potential gubernatorial challenge against Kathy Hochul. His choice, swayed by Trump and party leaders, is pivotal for the GOP's fragile House majority, while Democrats label it a sign of weakness.

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Massie Demands Transparency

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is rallying for transparency on the Jeffrey Epstein files, taking aim at party leaders for their silence. In a surprising move, House Speaker Mike Johnson called an early recess to dodge a vote on the matter. As the pressure mounts, Congress is set to subpoena Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell, deepening the investigation into Trump's ties.

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