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fromAxios
1 week ago

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.
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fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Nevada rep. Titus files discharge petition on gambling tax bill

Dina Titus filed a discharge petition to force a House vote on the FAIR BET Act to restore full gambling loss deductions removed by President Trump's tax changes.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Donald Trump reverses stance and calls for vote to release Epstein files

House lawmakers push a bill to force DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein-related files; bipartisan support seeks to override leadership and pursue a veto-proof majority.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months 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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fromAxios
2 months ago
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Dozens of Republicans break with Trump, back Democratic bill to extend ACA subsidies

fromAxios
7 months ago
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Republican populists plan to bypass Mike Johnson on Epstein files, stock trading

fromAxios
2 months ago
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Dozens of Republicans break with Trump, back Democratic bill to extend ACA subsidies

fromAxios
7 months ago
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Republican populists plan to bypass Mike Johnson on Epstein files, stock trading

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fromAxios
3 months ago

How Democrats helped to orchestrate a Republican revolt against Mike Johnson

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries forced a full House vote to renew expiring ACA premium tax credits after resisting weaker bipartisan compromise measures.
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fromAxios
4 months ago
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House Democrats plot to bypass Mike Johnson in effort to salvage shutdown deal

fromAxios
4 months ago
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House Democrats plot to bypass Mike Johnson in effort to salvage shutdown deal

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fromAxios
3 months ago

House GOP moderates weigh deal with Democrats on ACA subsidies

House Republicans remain split over extending ACA premium subsidies, with Speaker Johnson refusing a vote and discharge petitions gaining bipartisan signatures.
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fromTruthout
3 months ago

Mike Johnson Says He Opposes Bill Banning Lawmakers From Stock Trading

Mike Johnson supports stricter insider-trading rules but opposes an outright ban on lawmakers' stock trading, arguing a ban would deter qualified candidates from running.
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fromTruthout
4 months 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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fromThe Nation
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago
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Mike Johnson finally schedules Adelita Grijalva's swearing in, teeing up Epstein vote

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

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fromJezebel
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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.
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