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Bipartisan Push Grows to Release Epstein Files Amid Pressure

10/9/2025

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Swalwell Advocates Epstein Files

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) predicts bipartisan support to release Epstein files and says Republicans fear defending Trump.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) pushes a discharge petition for a House vote on the Epstein files; Johnson faces criticism.
Johnson denies delaying sessions over the petition. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) reports unprecedented pressure regarding her support for the petition and its intensity.

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Swalwell Blames Republicans

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) blames Republicans for the government shutdown, saying they could end the filibuster to bypass opposition.
He says Democrats are not seeking new policies but want to preserve existing health care subsidies as open enrollment begins November 1.
Swalwell contends Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House, bearing responsibility for budget decisions affecting health care access.

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Swalwell Advocates Epstein Files

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) predicts bipartisan support to release Epstein files and says Republicans fear defending Trump.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) pushes a discharge petition for a House vote on the Epstein files; Johnson faces criticism.
Johnson denies delaying sessions over the petition. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) reports unprecedented pressure regarding her support for the petition and its intensity.

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