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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump, Congress and the Epstein files: What happens next?

House members obtained 218 signatures to force a floor vote compelling release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files within 30 days.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

House Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files Scheduled for Next Week

Congress will likely vote next week on releasing DOJ files related to Jeffrey Epstein after a successful discharge petition compelled Speaker Mike Johnson.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Jeffries Blocks Vote on Restoring Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blocked a discharge petition that would have forced a House vote to restore collective bargaining rights removed by President Trump.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

As Senate Dems Cave, House Democrats Seek to Force Vote on ACA Credits

A discharge petition to restore expired ACA exchange tax credits requires at least four Republican House votes to succeed.
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fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Epstein Scandal Is Snowballing

Speaker Mike Johnson delayed swearing in Rep. Adelita Grijalva to block a discharge petition aimed at releasing Justice Department Epstein files.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago
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After 50-Day Delay of Her Swearing In, Grijalva's First Act in Congress Is to Trigger Epstein Vote

fromTruthout
1 week ago
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After 50-Day Delay of Her Swearing In, Grijalva's First Act in Congress Is to Trigger Epstein Vote

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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

New Arizona Democrat Scorches Speaker Johnson in First Speech After She's Finally Sworn In: Abuse of Power!'

Rep. Adelita Grijalva called the 50-day delay of her swearing-in an abuse of power, signed a discharge petition, and demanded accountability.
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fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

What Happens After Congress Votes on the Epstein-Files Bill

Speaker Mike Johnson delayed swearing in Adelita Grijalva until her pledge to sign a discharge petition forcing a House vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

House Democrats plot to bypass Mike Johnson in effort to salvage shutdown deal

A discharge petition forces a vote on any piece of legislation if it is signed by 218 House members, effectively giving the minority party the power to bypass the majority on bipartisan bills. Democrats have 214 members in the House, meaning four House Republicans would have to sign on even if they get all their members to do so. Driving the news: House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) and Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced the strategy
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fromAxios
2 weeks ago
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Mike Johnson finally schedules Adelita Grijalva's swearing in, teeing up Epstein vote

fromAxios
2 weeks ago
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Mike Johnson finally schedules Adelita Grijalva's swearing in, teeing up Epstein vote

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fromJezebel
1 month ago

Mike Johnson Still Refuses to Swear in New Arizona Rep. Who Could Force Vote on Epstein Files

Speaker Mike Johnson's House recess prevents Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in, blocking a potential discharge petition signature to force a vote on the Epstein Files.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MSNBC's Jen Psaki Roasts Speaker Flailing to Protect' Trump in Stunning Capitol Confrontation

Speaker Mike Johnson refused to swear in Rep. Adelita Grijalva, prompting accusations he was blocking an Epstein-related discharge petition and defending President Trump.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Johnson Pressed If Epstein Vote Is Why He Won't Swear In Dem

House Speaker Mike Johnson denies delaying Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in because she may sign the final petition forcing a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein-related DOJ files.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Mike Johnson faces bipartisan heat over delayed vote on Epstein files

"totally absurd." "This has nothing to do with that. It's another red herring," adding, "I want every page of this out."
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fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump and Johnson are likely doomed in their attempts to thwart an Epstein files vote

Discharge petition on Epstein-related matter has 216 signatures; two expected Democratic special-election winners could push it to 218, forcing a House floor vote.
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fromAxios
2 months ago

GOP support erodes for Epstein files petition

Republican divisions persist over a discharge petition as Massie seeks 218 signatures while leaders cite the Oversight Committee's subpoena-powered probe as a superior avenue.
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fromAxios
2 months ago

House Oversight releases thousands of Epstein-related files they obtained from DOJ

DOJ provided thousands of subpoenaed pages to the Oversight Committee, many already public, while Republicans pursue subpoenas and a discharge petition to force broader document release.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump faces new Epstein headache as Congress returns from recess

Congress will press the Trump administration for transparency on Jeff Epstein’s death and investigative files, seeking House votes and meetings with victims and investigators.
fromAxios
3 months ago

Republican populists plan to bypass Mike Johnson on Epstein files, stock trading

A discharge petition allows the House rank-and-file to force a vote on any legislation with support from at least 218 members, a majority of the chamber.
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