Democrat Adelita Grijalva secured victory in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District special election, which will provide the critical vote needed to compel a House vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein case files. This win follows a discharge petition spearheaded by Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, aiming to garner 218 signatures. Both Grijalva and her opponent, Republican Daniel Butierez, had previously expressed support for the petition. While the House leadership, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, has attempted to avoid such a vote, Massie anticipates the House may vote as soon as mid-October. The ultimate outcome remains uncertain due to historical trends.
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Efforts are underway to prevent a floor vote on releasing government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with key Republicans and White House allies working to thwart the initiative. Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna secured the necessary 218 signatures, compelling a vote upon the return of Congress. However, pressure is being applied to some Republican signatories to withdraw, preventing the vote from happening. House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the vote, citing concerns over victim privacy and the ongoing Oversight Committee investigation, and is seeking a way to avoid it.
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Massie says he has the signatures to force US House vote on releasing Epstein files, and the anticipation is palpable. The news, coming from a community forum in rural Kentucky, signals a potential turning point in the long-running saga of the Epstein files. Massie, who’s been spearheading this effort, believes the results of a recent special House election in Arizona provide the final push needed. With both candidates in that election having pledged support for his discharge petition, he’s confident he now has the required 218 signatures to trigger a vote. It’s a moment many have been waiting for, and the implications are significant.… Continue reading
Adelita Grijalva is likely to win Arizona’s special election, potentially shrinking Speaker Mike Johnson’s already slim majority. This victory could also trigger a House vote on Jeffrey Epstein’s case files, as she has stated her intention to sign the discharge petition. The election would further impact the already tenuous balance of power, potentially forcing Johnson to rely on bipartisan support for legislation.
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Democrat demands House vote on ‘FULL Epstein files’ release is a topic that’s definitely buzzing, and for good reason. The idea of releasing the complete Epstein files, with all the names and details, is a bold move that’s sure to shake things up. It’s a bit like a political pressure cooker, with potential for explosive results.
Right off the bat, you’ve got to wonder how many Republicans would actually vote in favor of this. My gut feeling? Not many, if any. The potential ramifications are huge, and it’s easy to see why there’s so much interest, speculation, and frankly, a bit of suspicion surrounding the situation.… Continue reading
Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) has announced plans to force a House vote demanding the full, unredacted release of all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This amendment would compel the Speaker to bring the measure to a roll-call vote, putting every member of Congress on record regarding the matter. The move follows the recent halt in further document releases by the Justice Department, led by Trump-appointed officials. The goal is to increase transparency and hold both Congress and the DOJ accountable while also putting pressure on those who are trying to avoid scrutiny.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been speaking for hours using the “magic minute” rule, delaying a vote on President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. The bill, which includes significant tax cuts and spending reductions, aims to extend tax breaks and cut Medicaid and food stamps. Jeffries is speaking against the legislation, branding it as an “all-out assault” on Americans’ health and living standards, with a focus on those who would be negatively impacted by the bill. This ongoing speech comes as House Republicans prepare to vote on the bill before a self-imposed deadline.
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The House narrowly passed President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” by a 215-214 vote, a closer margin than initially appeared due to last-minute voting and the absence of Representative Andrew Garbarino, who reportedly overslept. The bill, including tax cuts and increased defense spending, faced criticism from some conservatives for insufficient debt reduction. Two other Republicans voted against the bill, and one voted present, while the Democrats were down one member due to a death. The legislation now proceeds to the Senate for consideration.
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The House voted 224-198 to censure Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, for disrupting President Trump’s address to Congress. Ten Democrats joined Republicans in the censure, highlighting internal party divisions over protest tactics against the President. The censure, while a significant rebuke, carries no explicit penalty beyond public admonition; however, a separate effort to remove Green from his committee assignments is underway. Green, who maintains he acted to protest Trump’s stance on Medicaid, expressed no ill feelings regarding the vote.
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Delegate Stacey Plaskett highlighted the exclusion of delegates from U.S. territories—representing four million Americans—from the Speaker of the House vote, prompting a standing ovation from Democrats. House Parliamentarian Jason Smith explained that only voting Representatives are eligible to participate in the Speaker election, citing House rules. Plaskett, however, underscored the ongoing issue of the territories’ lack of full voting representation, before her microphone was cut off amidst further Democratic support. This incident has since gained significant attention online and in the media.
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