Republicans Plan Epstein Files Vote, Stock Ban, Bypassing Johnson
Republican populists are reportedly gearing up to take matters into their own hands, aiming to sidestep House Speaker Mike Johnson on some crucial issues. The focus is on forcing votes regarding the release of the Epstein files and a ban on congressional stock trading. It seems a growing faction within the GOP is frustrated with the current leadership and is choosing a more direct route to address these matters, potentially using a procedural tool known as the discharge petition.
The discharge petition is a mechanism that allows rank-and-file House members to compel a vote on legislation, provided they can gather enough signatures, specifically a majority of the House, which is 218 members.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood