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House Speaker Johnson Skeptical of Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Amid Intensifying Epstein File Debate

House Speaker Johnson Skeptical of Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Amid Intensifying Epstein File Debate

House Speaker Johnson Skeptical of Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Amid Intensifying Epstein File Debate House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed strong reservations on Sunday regarding any potential pardon or commutation for Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. His comments come amidst escalating pressure on Donald Trump and his allies to disclose more information related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Johnson’s statements, made during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, followed reports that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met…

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Speaker Johnson Forces Early Recess to Block Epstein File Vote Amid Bipartisan Push

Speaker Johnson Forces Early Recess to Block Epstein File Vote Amid Bipartisan Push

Speaker Johnson Forces Early Recess to Block Epstein File Vote Amid Bipartisan Push The U.S. House of Representatives concluded its legislative session prematurely last week, a move initiated by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) that effectively blocked a bipartisan effort to force a vote on releasing extensive files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The unexpected early start to a five-week recess, leading into August, has drawn sharp criticism from Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), who filed…

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Epstein Files Controversy Grips Capitol Hill as Sen. Tillis Demands Immediate Release

Epstein Files Controversy Grips Capitol Hill as Sen. Tillis Demands Immediate Release

Epstein Files Controversy Grips Capitol Hill as Sen. Tillis Demands Immediate Release North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis has intensified his calls for the immediate release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, pushing back against House leadership and President Donald Trump as the controversy continues to disrupt legislative proceedings on Capitol Hill. Speaking at an Axios event on Wednesday, Tillis defiantly declared, “release the damn files.” He asserted that the prolonged saga surrounding the files would persist “all the way through…

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House Republicans Force Vote on Epstein Files Despite Speaker Johnson’s Opposition

House Republicans Force Vote on Epstein Files Despite Speaker Johnson’s Opposition

House Republicans Force Vote on Epstein Files Despite Speaker Johnson’s Opposition A bipartisan group of House members, led by Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna, has successfully gathered enough signatures for a discharge petition to force a floor vote on the release of additional Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. This move comes despite Speaker Mike Johnson’s earlier statements that he would not allow votes on such measures before the House’s August recess. The discharge petition, which requires…

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House Speaker Johnson Demands Full Epstein File Release, Clashing with Trump

House Speaker Johnson Demands Full Epstein File Release, Clashing with Trump

House Speaker Johnson Demands Full Epstein File Release, Clashing with Trump House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly called for the Justice Department to release all documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, a move that puts him at odds with former President Donald Trump and intensifies a growing conservative backlash. Johnson’s demand comes after the Justice Department recently reiterated its stance that Epstein’s 2019 death was a suicide and that no further client lists or disclosures would be made public,…

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House Speaker Johnson Demands Epstein Files Release Amid Growing GOP Pressure

House Speaker Johnson Demands Epstein Files Release Amid Growing GOP Pressure

House Speaker Johnson Demands Epstein Files Release Amid Growing GOP Pressure In a significant development, House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly called for the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein client files. This demand comes amidst increasing pressure and a notable divergence within the Republican party, with several prominent figures breaking from former President Trump’s perceived position on the matter. The Speaker’s statement, made just hours ago, follows earlier reports that House Republicans had blocked a second attempt by Democrats…

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House GOP Budget Showdown: Trump’s ‘Big Bill’ Faces Intra-Party Battle

House GOP Budget Showdown: Trump’s ‘Big Bill’ Faces Intra-Party Battle

House GOP Budget Showdown: Trump’s ‘Big Bill’ Faces Intra-Party Battle House Republicans have narrowly approved a contentious budget framework, a significant political turnaround achieved after Speaker Mike Johnson engaged in intense, overnight negotiations to appease GOP holdouts. The framework, which seeks to implement President Trump’s ambitious agenda of deep spending cuts and tax breaks, passed with a slim 216-214 vote, marking a crucial step forward for the administration’s domestic priorities. Speaker Johnson, alongside Senate Majority Leader John Thune, confirmed the…

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