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The Epstein files are just the latest fracture hitting Trump's MAGA coalition

Headline from Delaware Public Media, on the newest of 5 developments

Even before the president's falling out with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., over the Epstein files, some Republicans questioned Trump's policy interpretation of what "America First" means.

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  1. Mike Johnson says House will vote on releasing Epstein files next week

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

  2. Trump puts intense pressure on Republicans to block release of Epstein files

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  3. Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

  4. In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

    Headline from KOB 4 ·

  5. Newest

    The Epstein files are just the latest fracture hitting Trump's MAGA coalition

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

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  1. KOB 4

    What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files (opens KOB 4)

    Published

    KOB 4's feed description

    The House is moving toward a vote on releasing files from the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Republican leaders have no choice but to allow a vote after a petition on the Epstein bill reached the needed 218 signatures.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Johnson says House to vote on release of Epstein files next week (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Democrats have pushed for the release of files related to Epstein after they emerged as a wedge issue between Trump and much of his base.

  3. Newsweek

    Full list of Republicans voting for release of Jeffrey Epstein files (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Four Republicans said they would vote to release the files after House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed a vote would take place.

  4. CNN

    Johnson says House will vote next week on push to compel DOJ to release all of its Epstein files (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that he would put a contentious bill compelling the release of all of the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein case files to a vote on the House floor next week – earlier than expected.

  5. ABC 13 Houston

    Mike Johnson says House will vote on releasing Epstein files next week (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters that he will bring the bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files to a vote on the floor next week.

  6. ABC 12 Flint

    Johnson says House will vote on measure to release Epstein files (opens ABC 12 Flint)

    Published

    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that he would put a contentious bill compelling the release of all of the Justice Department

  7. Al Jazeera

    US House to vote on full release of Epstein files next week, Johnson says (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Planned vote comes as newly released emails have renewed scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s ties to the sex offender.

  8. Al Jazeera

    New Epstein emails and files: What do they reveal about Trump? (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The US House of Representatives will vote on releasing all files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein next week.

  9. The Hill

    Johnson speeds up vote on Epstein files to next week after discharge petition (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he will bring a vote on a bill to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein next week, speeding up the process after a discharge petition garnered the final signature it needed to force action on the matter on Wednesday.

  10. KYMA Yuma

    Johnson says House will vote next week on whether to release Epstein files (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson announced to reporters on Wednesday that he will put a bill compelling the Department of Justice to release all of its Jeffrey Epstein case files on the House floor next week – earlier than expected. “We’re going to put that on the floor for a full

  11. The New Republic

    Trump’s Attempts to Pressure GOP on Epstein Files Blows Up (opens The New Republic)

    Published

    The New Republic's feed description

    More Republicans are adding their names to a petition to release the files.

  12. The Guardian

    Trump faces prospect of congressional vote on releasing Epstein files (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    President’s attempts to press two female members of Congress to withdraw backing for vote appear to have failed

  13. Newsweek

    When will Jeffrey Epstein files be released? Mike Johnson gives vote update (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Following an end to the government shutdown, a House vote to release the files is expected in the coming days.

  14. PolitiFact

    The Epstein files and Congress: What happens next? (opens PolitiFact)

    Published

    PolitiFact's feed description

    A House push to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein cleared a significant hurdle Nov. 12. But there’s still a long road ahead.

  15. The Week

    How are these Epstein files so damaging to Trump? (opens The Week)

    Published

    The Week's feed description

    As Republicans and Democrats release dueling tranches of Epstein-related documents, the White House finds itself caught in a mess of its own making

  16. Poynter

    The House just forced action on the Epstein files. Here’s what happens next. (opens Poynter)

    Published

    Poynter's feed description

    A bipartisan House push to force disclosure has cleared a key hurdle, but the bill still faces political and procedural roadblocks.

  17. The Guardian

    Trump puts intense pressure on Republicans to block release of Epstein files (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Representatives Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace have been summoned to Situation Room or phoned by Trump himself

  18. The Daily Signal

    Vote on Epstein Files Set to Cause GOP Infighting (opens The Daily Signal)

    Published

    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Information related to Jeffrey Epstein is one step closer to being forcibly released by bipartisan move in Congress.

  19. New Hampshire Union Leader

    What’s next for Epstein files as House plans vote on bill next week (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

    Published

    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    A bill ordering the release of all files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case is expected to come to a vote in the House of Representatives next week and is

  20. Truthout

    House Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files Scheduled for Next Week (opens Truthout)

    Published

    Truthout's feed description

    The scheduled vote comes as newly released emails suggest that Trump may have spent Thanksgiving with Epstein in 2017.

  21. Al Jazeera

    Trump, Congress and the Epstein files: What happens next? (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    House advances bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files amid Republican resistance and Trump’s opposition to disclosure.

  22. Los Angeles Times

    'Deluge' of House Republicans expected to back a bill to release Epstein files (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Lawmakers seeking to force the release of files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are predicting a big win in the House this week.

  23. Anchorage Daily News

    Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say (opens Anchorage Daily News)

    Published

    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The bill would force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in federal prison.

  24. AL.com

    Many Republicans will back bill to release Epstein files, leaders say (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    The bill would force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Jeffrey Epstein.

  25. KOB 4

    In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files (opens KOB 4)

    Published

    KOB 4's feed description

    President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.

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