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Massie secures signatures to force vote on second Epstein files petition

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced he received enough signatures from lawmakers to force a vote on his discharge petition related to files of disgraced financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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  1. Just the News

    Massie crosses threshold to force House vote on full Epstein files release (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Four Republicans, including lame-duck Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, joined all Democrats to bypass GOP leadership and bring Epstein Files Transparency Act II to a floor vote.

  2. Roll Call

    Another bill to release Epstein files headed to House floor (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Massie will force another vote on releasing files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

  3. CBS News

    Petition for new Epstein files bill gets enough support for vote (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    GOP Rep. Thomas Massie launched a discharge petition over the summer to circumvent leadership and force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.

  4. Forbes

    New Epstein Files Bill Has Enough Signatures To Force A House Vote, Rep. Massie Says (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The bill gives states, Epstein victims and lawmakers more power to get unredacted Epstein files.

  5. Axios

    Outgoing Trump foe Massie forces new Epstein files showdown (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) secured the 218 signatures needed to force another House showdown over the Jeffrey Epstein files Wednesday, just one day after fellow Republicans blocked his attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

  6. The Hill

    Massie secures signatures to force vote on second Epstein files petition (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced he received enough signatures from lawmakers to force a vote on his discharge petition related to files of disgraced financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Massie’s Epstein files discharge petition gathers enough support to force vote on bill (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) discharge petition on Wednesday garnered enough support to force a vote on legislation that would force the Justice Department to release more files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. With Rep. John Garamendi’s (D-CA) signature, Massie and Rep.

  8. ABC News

    Discharge petition on 2nd Epstein files bill secures 218 signatures (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    A discharge petition to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II has amassed 218 signatures, teeing up additional floor action on the prospective bill.

  9. Newsweek

    Short List of Republicans Joining Thomas Massie to Force Epstein Files Vote (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Massie and three Republicans joined Democrats to force another House vote aimed at releasing more Epstein files.

  10. Conservative Daily News

    Sourpuss: Massie Enlists Democrats to Get 218 Signatures to Force a Second Epstein Files Vote Over GOP Leaders’ Heads (opens Conservative Daily News)

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    Conservative Daily News's feed description

    by Rich Mitchell at CDN - Rep. Thomas Massie’s discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act II hit 218 signatures Wednesday, forcing a House vote on a bill that would let victims, state attorneys general and lawmakers sue the Justice Department over withheld Epstein records.

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